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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.
IMDb 8.6/1020077 seasons
DocumentaryEdifyingInspiring
DocumentaryEdifyingInspiring
IMDb 8.6/1020077 seasons
TV-14
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.
    Have planet hunters finally found proof of other Earthlike worlds? Astronomers have now discovered over two hundred alien worlds, beyond our solar system.
    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.
    Today, we know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace.
    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 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality.
    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.
    A constellation is a group of stars that are connected together to form a figure or picture.
    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.
    Delve into the myths, misconceptions, truths and amazing mysteries of our unique universe.
    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.
    Space colonization is no longer the fodder of science fiction, it is becoming a reality.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Mar 10, 2008
  • 14. Nebulas

    14. Nebulas

    Take a tour through the "Art Gallery of the Galaxy" and view what are considered the "crown jewels" of the heavens.
    Take a tour through the "Art Gallery of the Galaxy" and view what are considered the "crown jewels" of the heavens.
    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!
    Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet, or winds sweeping across a planet but blowing at 6,000 miles per hour!
    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.
    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.
    TV-PG
    45min
    Apr 28, 2008
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    DocumentaryEdifyingInspiring
    IMDb 8.6/1020077 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.
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