Episodes
S1 E1 - Different Worlds
April 29, 199949minThis first episode takes us back to the origin of our solar system, tracing the creation of the sun, the planets, and the surfaces of each.Available to buyS1 E2 - Terra Firma
May 6, 199949minThe second installment features the intriguing geological surfaces of Earth's neighbors: Jupiter, Jupiter's moon Europa, Mars, and Venus.Available to buyS1 E3 - Giants
May 13, 199949minGiants delves into the history of space exploration. This episode investigates the discovery of techniques used to study distant planets and examines NASA's study of Saturn and Neptune.Available to buyS1 E4 - Moon
May 20, 199949minMoon chronicles the Cold War era space race, from sputnik and Apollo to the historical moon landing. It also explores the dark side of the moon and compares Earth's moons to those of other planets in the solar system.Available to buyS1 E5 - Star
May 27, 199949minIn Star, the series shifts focus to the center of our solar system to take a close look at the sun and its relation to the other stars in the galaxy. Besides providing light for our planet, the sun is responsible for some incredible phenomenon. We see eclipses and northern lights, and study the effects of the sun alongside theories about the historical worship of the sun by ancient cultures.Available to buyS1 E6 - Atmosphere
June 3, 199949minEarth's atmosphere is responsible for supporting life on our planet, and in this installment we compare Earth's atmosphere with that of other planets in the solar system. We take a look at the weather patterns of other planets, and by comparison discover Earth's secrets of life support. Learn about the Greenhouse effect and "red" planets, as well.Available to buyS1 E7 - Life Beyond the Sun
June 10, 199949minNeed a space vacation? Life Beyond the Sun reveals the hypothetical locations in space where man could survive if we ever needed to leave Earth.Available to buyS1 E8 - Destiny
June 17, 199949minWhat will happen to the solar system be like in several billion years? Destiny explores the distant future of the solar system with specific predictions of how the sun will determine the fate of the planets.Available to buy
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