I have also bought that same one, and a few others while they are on sale. Sale usually means at least 70% off, and they seem to come on sale often, so I don't think I would ever pay the full prices. They seem to have a good range of courses in the Astronomy / Cosmology field. A couple of boxes arrived here today. I think the technical level varies a bit, and I guess reading the reviews may give some idea. But I'm hoping they are entertaining at least, and visually good graphics etc., and obviously quite a bit to learn. I bought them for us "grown ups", but I expect our two daughters will also eventually like to watch them. Looking forward to watching them, starting with "Life in our Universe", which despite what the website shows, according to the August catalogue it is still on sale at $84.95 until end of August.
There are many nights of viewing here, so my list below of the ones I now have also includes a couple on Nutrition, so that we remain well enough to get through them all
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Life in Our Universe
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1898
Experiencing Hubble: Understanding the Greatest Images of the Universe
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1884
Cosmology: The History and Nature of Our Universe
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1830
My Favorite Universe
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c...l.aspx?cid=158
Dark Matter, Dark Energy: The Dark Side of the Universe
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1272
Special Set Includes: (1) Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition & (2) Skywatching: Seeing and Understanding Cosmic Wonders
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1855
The Science of Natural Healing
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1986
Nutrition Made Clear
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/c....aspx?cid=1950
John