"Offering this programming in 3D will enable our viewers to completely immerse their senses in the unchartered landscape that makes up our solar system, " said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV.

ENGADGET: n3D presents History Channel's The Universe in 3D on July 30

"The launch of national HD channels capture the headlines, but the ability to watch local news, weather and primetime programming in HD or SD, remains an important part of our customers' daily viewing, " said Derek Chang, executive vice president, Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV.

ENGADGET: blogger-avatar