Microsoft Research and Disney*Pixar have joined together to create a virtual tour of the universe! The tour is hosted by Wall-E, and is narrated by Academy-Award winning director Andrew Stanton. You might have seen the teaser for the tour on the DVD or Blu-ray Disc. Now you can experience it in full by going to http://www.worldwidetelescope.org.
WorldWide Telescope is a rich Web application that brings together imagery from the best ground- and space-based observatories across the world to allow people to easily explore the night sky through their computers. WorldWide Telescope has been embraced by the astronomical and education communities as a compelling, astronomical resource for students and lifelong learners.