On Jupiter (1995)

On Jupiter
StarringJohn Hurt
WriterRichard Smith
NR 54 minAug 3rd, 1995
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Plot
This 54 minute program narrated by actor John Hurt chronicles the story of Jupiter starting with Galileo Galileis Jupiter observations in the 1600s through the impacts of Comet ShoemakerLevy on July 1622 1994 Computer animations and information are provided to give the viewer a solid background on the significance of Galileos encounter with Jupiter Also featured are interviews with comet discoverers Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker and David Levy Caltech planetary scientist Andrew Ingersoll Galileo Project Manager Bill ONeil and other members of the Galileo mission team