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It's time for a new look at a very old universe. In its mysteries, we are finding the secrets of our past and the key to our future. This is a history of how we know what we do about space. Fifty years have flown by since man first ventured into space.
IMDb 8.6/1020078 seasons
IMDb 8.6/1020078 seasons
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18 episodes
  • 1. Alien Planets

    1. Alien Planets

    Have planet hunters finally found proof of other Earthlike worlds? Astronomers have now discovered over two hundred alien worlds, beyond our solar system, that were unknown just a decade ago.
    Have planet hunters finally found proof of other Earthlike worlds? Astronomers have now discovered over two hundred alien worlds, beyond our solar system, that were unknown just a decade ago.
    TV-14
    45min
    Nov 26, 2007
  • 2. Cosmic Holes

    2. Cosmic Holes

    Today, we know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace. Our infinite cosmos could contain a variety of "holes" such as black, white, "mini" and wormholes. White holes are the reverse of black holes; instead of matter being sucked into it, matter is ejected out. Wormholes are gateways in the fabric of space and time.
    Today, we know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace. Our infinite cosmos could contain a variety of "holes" such as black, white, "mini" and wormholes. White holes are the reverse of black holes; instead of matter being sucked into it, matter is ejected out. Wormholes are gateways in the fabric of space and time.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Dec 3, 2007
  • 3. Mysteries Of The Moon

    3. Mysteries Of The Moon

    For thousands of years, mankind has found comfort in its presence. It's been a lantern for nighttime travelers, a timekeeper for farmers, and a location finder for sailors at sea. For some cultures, it's even been a god. It's the only cosmic body ever visited by human beings. From afar, the Moon's luminance has captivated us since the beginning of time.
    For thousands of years, mankind has found comfort in its presence. It's been a lantern for nighttime travelers, a timekeeper for farmers, and a location finder for sailors at sea. For some cultures, it's even been a god. It's the only cosmic body ever visited by human beings. From afar, the Moon's luminance has captivated us since the beginning of time.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Dec 10, 2007
  • 4. The Milky Way

    4. The Milky Way

    We used to think that Earth was at the center of the universe, but now we know we're not even at the center of our own galaxy. Countless wonders exist between where earth is situated and the massive black hole at the galactic center of our solar system.
    We used to think that Earth was at the center of the universe, but now we know we're not even at the center of our own galaxy. Countless wonders exist between where earth is situated and the massive black hole at the galactic center of our solar system.
    TV-14
    45min
    Dec 17, 2007
  • 5. Alien Moons

    5. Alien Moons

    Travel from the inner solar system to the Kuiper Belt and explore the moons surrounding the planets of the solar system.
    Travel from the inner solar system to the Kuiper Belt and explore the moons surrounding the planets of the solar system.
    TV-14
    45min
    Jan 7, 2008
  • 6. Dark Matter

    6. Dark Matter

    Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere. It passes through everything we know on earth at billions of particles every second, yet no one has ever gotten a direct detection of this mysterious dark substance. An even more bewildering force is Dark Energy, which is rapidly pushing apart our Universe.
    Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere. It passes through everything we know on earth at billions of particles every second, yet no one has ever gotten a direct detection of this mysterious dark substance. An even more bewildering force is Dark Energy, which is rapidly pushing apart our Universe.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Jan 14, 2008
  • 7. Astrobiology

    7. Astrobiology

    Does life exist on other planets? Astrobiology is a visionary new science that searches for life in space by combining the disciplines of astronomy, biology and geology. How did life evolve on Earth? What will life look like on other planets? These and other pertinent questions will be answered by a diverse group of scientists.
    Does life exist on other planets? Astrobiology is a visionary new science that searches for life in space by combining the disciplines of astronomy, biology and geology. How did life evolve on Earth? What will life look like on other planets? These and other pertinent questions will be answered by a diverse group of scientists.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Jan 28, 2008
  • 8. Space Travel

    8. Space Travel

    When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality. Today scientists are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in the hope of traveling faster through space: from space craft sporting sails that catch laser beams, to propulsion engines powered by a bizarre entity known as anti-matter.
    When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality. Today scientists are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in the hope of traveling faster through space: from space craft sporting sails that catch laser beams, to propulsion engines powered by a bizarre entity known as anti-matter.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Feb 4, 2008
  • 9. Supernovas

    9. Supernovas

    The supernova is the sensational death of a star. It can shine as bright as 100 billion Suns and radiate as much energy as the Sun would emit over 10 billion years.
    The supernova is the sensational death of a star. It can shine as bright as 100 billion Suns and radiate as much energy as the Sun would emit over 10 billion years.
    TV-14
    45min
    Feb 11, 2008
  • 10. Constellations

    10. Constellations

    A constellation is a group of stars that are connected together to form a figure or picture. These star pictures help organize the night sky and provide a useful tool for astronomers even today. Explore some of the 88 official constellations and learn about some of the highlights of each--like the star that's due to go supernova in the constellation Orion.
    A constellation is a group of stars that are connected together to form a figure or picture. These star pictures help organize the night sky and provide a useful tool for astronomers even today. Explore some of the 88 official constellations and learn about some of the highlights of each--like the star that's due to go supernova in the constellation Orion.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Feb 18, 2008
  • 11. Unexplained Mysteries

    11. Unexplained Mysteries

    Delve into the myths, misconceptions, truths and amazing mysteries of our unique universe. Could life exist on Mars? Is time travel possible and does Einstein's theory of relativity support it? Is there a companion dark star to our sun and could it pose a threat to earth?
    Delve into the myths, misconceptions, truths and amazing mysteries of our unique universe. Could life exist on Mars? Is time travel possible and does Einstein's theory of relativity support it? Is there a companion dark star to our sun and could it pose a threat to earth?
    TV-PG
    45min
    Feb 25, 2008
  • 12. Cosmic Collisions

    12. Cosmic Collisions

    It's been said that our universe is a cosmic shooting gallery. Gravity is moving everything around and things are bound to collide.
    It's been said that our universe is a cosmic shooting gallery. Gravity is moving everything around and things are bound to collide.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Mar 3, 2008
  • 13. Colonizing Space

    13. Colonizing Space

    Space colonization is no longer the fodder of science fiction, it is becoming a reality. Examine the efforts underway to establish a human colony on Mars, including how they plan to grow food, recycle wastewater and introduce greenhouse gases to revive the red planet and make it more habitable for humans.
    Space colonization is no longer the fodder of science fiction, it is becoming a reality. Examine the efforts underway to establish a human colony on Mars, including how they plan to grow food, recycle wastewater and introduce greenhouse gases to revive the red planet and make it more habitable for humans.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Mar 10, 2008
  • 14. Nebulas

    14. Nebulas

    They are the crown jewels of the galaxy. Neither stars, planets, moons or asteroids, they are the mysterious clouds of gas we call NEBULAS. Nearly invisible to the naked eye, astronomers use the most sophisticated techniques to tease images of these fascinating phenomena from the dark sky. When revealed in their full glory, they glow, reflect or obscure the galaxy's light.
    They are the crown jewels of the galaxy. Neither stars, planets, moons or asteroids, they are the mysterious clouds of gas we call NEBULAS. Nearly invisible to the naked eye, astronomers use the most sophisticated techniques to tease images of these fascinating phenomena from the dark sky. When revealed in their full glory, they glow, reflect or obscure the galaxy's light.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Apr 7, 2008
  • 15. Wildest Weather in the Cosmos

    15. Wildest Weather in the Cosmos

    Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet, or winds sweeping across a planet but blowing at 6,000 miles per hour! How about rain....made of iron? Sounds like science fiction, but this type of weather is occurring daily in our solar system. Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of these planets and their atmospheres.
    Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet, or winds sweeping across a planet but blowing at 6,000 miles per hour! How about rain....made of iron? Sounds like science fiction, but this type of weather is occurring daily in our solar system. Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of these planets and their atmospheres.
    TV-14
    44min
    Apr 7, 2008
  • 16. Biggest Things in Space

    16. Biggest Things in Space

    We can't compare anything on earth to the biggest things known in space.
    We can't compare anything on earth to the biggest things known in space.
    TV-14
    45min
    Apr 14, 2008
  • 17. Gravity

    17. Gravity

    Gravity is the most powerful and exacting force in the universe. It is pervasive and penetrating. Gravity binds us together.
    Gravity is the most powerful and exacting force in the universe. It is pervasive and penetrating. Gravity binds us together.
    TV-14
    45min
    Apr 21, 2008
  • 18. Cosmic Apocalypse

    18. Cosmic Apocalypse

    The Universe as we know it is condemned to death. Space, matter and even time will one day cease to exist and there's nothing we can do about it. Harsh realities are revealed about the future of our Universe; it may collapse and burn or it might be gripped by a galactic ice age. Either of these scenarios might be a long way off.
    The Universe as we know it is condemned to death. Space, matter and even time will one day cease to exist and there's nothing we can do about it. Harsh realities are revealed about the future of our Universe; it may collapse and burn or it might be gripped by a galactic ice age. Either of these scenarios might be a long way off.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Apr 28, 2008
  • The Universe: Ancient Mysteries Solved
    IMDb 8.6/1020078 seasons
    It's time for a new look at a very old universe. In its mysteries, we are finding the secrets of our past and the key to our future. This is a history of how we know what we do about space. Fifty years have flown by since man first ventured into space.
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