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All About the Mars Rovers (2:49)

Watch this NASA video to learn about the Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The two rovers have returned more that 100,000 images of Mars. They are on different parts of Mars to give us a better idea of the entire planet.

Hubble: How Hubble Sees (2:07)

Learn how NASA's Hubble Telescope uses complex imaging software to target space phenomena for human observation. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Exploring Distant Galaxies (4:58)

Watch this NASA Hubblecast HD video showing how the latest imaging and satellite technology is helping to discover new galaxies at the far reaches of our known universe. See how galaxies seem to be colliding and combining into bigger structures.

Chandra: Using Next Generation Mirrors (5:46)

Watch this NASA video to understand how the Chandra X-Ray Space Observatory operates above Earth's atmosphere. It takes superb images with its next-generation mirrors that require 100 times more polishing than normal optical mirrors.

Space Week: Roving Mars - 1 (2:40)

With brilliant design and hard work, the Mars Exploration Rover engineers create a robotic wonder to explore Mars. Learn more about the rover in this video.

Old Science: The Problem with Martian Spirit (4:21)

Despite the abundance of information initially provided by Spirit, the Mars rover, the machine experienced a critical mechanical failure during its mission to the Red Planet. Find out what went wrong in this video.

Intro to Shakespeare: Hamlet's Character (7:06)

Each of the other major characters in the play acts as a foil to Hamlet. He begins as an angry young man, but by Act V has become more peaceful. Learn more about Hamlet's character in this video segment.

Intro to Shakespeare: The Mystery of Hamlet (2:30)

"Hamlet" is a play of many unanswered questions. Explore the play's mysteries by watching this video.

Intro to Shakespeare: The Twisted Plot of Hamlet (8:41)

Hamlet believes that his father has been murdered by his uncle Claudius -- who is now King of Denmark and married to Hamlet’s mother. Hamlet avenges the death of his father but dies in the process.