The Planets uses astrology,
mythology, science fiction,
music, and poetry to link
today's scientific exploration
of the Solar System with
planetary allusions in popular
culture. It celebrates Earth
and her nearest neighbors at
this unique moment in history,
when the old familiar family
of nine planets acknowledges
the nea
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The Planets uses astrology,
mythology, science fiction,
music, and poetry to link
today's scientific exploration
of the Solar System with
planetary allusions in popular
culture. It celebrates Earth
and her nearest neighbors at
this unique moment in history,
when the old familiar family
of nine planets acknowledges
the nearly two hundred newly
discovered planets orbiting
stars beyond the Sun.
Entertainment Weekly described
The Planets as 'an incantatory
serenade to the solar system.'

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