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Season 2 – The Planets

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In conjunction with the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 99 years, Science Channel celebrates by presenting a definitive series on Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino hosts, guiding viewers through hourlong episodes that detail Venus, Mars, the newly discovered Planet 9, Exoplanets and more. A best-selling author, Massimino is a veteran of two missions in the Hubble Space Telescope and four space walks. He's also credited as the first person to tweet from space.
The Planets — Season 2

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Michael J. Massimino

Host

Erik Dellums

Narrator

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 20, 2018 Earth: The Secret History Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to reveal the strange secrets of planet Earth, and explores whether alien Earths exist elsewhere in the universe. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 27, 2018 Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares Astronaut Mike Massismino uncovers the violent secrets of the most deadly planets outside the solar system. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 3, 2018 Milky Way: The Monster Inside Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dark secret of the Milky Way, the home to both Earth and a terrifying supermassive black hole. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 10, 2018 Ends of the Solar System: Strange Frontiers Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest NASA discoveries to explore the dark and mysterious frontiers of the solar system. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 17, 2018 Ice Giants: The Frozen Aliens Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to Uranus and Neptune, the farthest planets from the sun and the home to some of the solar system's strangest mysteries. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 24, 2018 Alien Galaxies: The Strange Secrets Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the universe's strangest alien galaxies, strange places that could be home to extraterrestrial life and deadly supermassive black holes. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 31, 2018 Mercury: The Cursed Planet Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Mercury, a deadly and tiny planet that faces constant attacks from the sun, and which might one day pose a threat to all life on Earth. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 7, 2018 Comets: Mysteries from the Deep Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the alien secrets of comets, strange visitors from deep space that might be responsible for life on Earth. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 14, 2018 The Sun: Secrets of Our Star Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the sun, revealing the secrets of Earth's star and how it will one day destroy the planet. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 21, 2018 The Solar System: Alien Origins Astronaut Mike Massimino uncovers the strange and violent birth of the solar system, and reveals how its planets were built from the wreckage of bygone alien worlds. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 28, 2018 Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among Us Astronaut Mike Massimino explores dwarf planets, mysterious worlds like Pluto that are too small to be a planet, but are home to some of the universe's biggest secrets. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 4, 2018 Alien Stars: Mystery of the Monsters Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the deadliest stars in the universe, where terrifying suns can rip apart planets but may be integral to life on Earth. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 11, 2018 Alien Volcanoes: Life in Hell Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to explore the alien volcanoes of distant worlds and reveals if they are hotbeds for extraterrestrial life. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 18, 2018 Alien Moons: The Next Earth Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the alien moons of the solar system and discovers if these strange worlds could be habitable for life beyond Earth. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 25, 2018 Alien Oceans: Search for Life Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of the solar system, where the latest discoveries provide new clues in the search for alien life. Details

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The Planets — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
Science Channel
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 20, 2018