Microsoft Research and Disney-Pixar's WALL-E Explore the Real Universe

Microsoft Research and Disney-Pixar team up to offer guided tours of the universe with WorldWide Telescope.

(November 18, 2008) Microsoft Research teamed up with Disney-Pixar to create a virtual tour of the universe hosted by none other than WALL-E, the animated robot from Disney-Pixar's latest film, "WALL-E," which is available in stores today on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can take the tour and view the universe from WALL-E's perspective by visiting http://www.worldwidetelescope.org. A teaser for the tour can also be seen on the DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

Along for the adventure with WALL-E, Academy-Award-winning director Andrew Stanton narrates the tour. "Using Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope, WALL-E takes you on a real ride through space," Stanton said. "After watching the movie on DVD, the whole family will be inspired to learn more about the world in which we live and the universe beyond."

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.

"WorldWide Telescope is about making science fun for everyone," said Curtis Wong, manager of Microsoft's Next Media Research Group. "By working with Disney-Pixar, we're enabling kids and families to discover the magic of the universe for themselves in an even more engaging way. What could be more fun than exploring space with a famous robot?"

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