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Season 2 – The Universe

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In the years since man first ventured into space, scientific discoveries have had a dramatic impact on mankind's perception of both the universe and the human race's relationship to it. This ambitious series examines the known universe and the speculative worlds that may lie out there beyond the edge of the unknown.

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Jake Meaney PopMatters 07/03/2019
7/10
The Universe is, on its second go around, uniformly excellent. And, once again, much of its success lies in the pairing of goofy CGI and sensationalistic narration with explanations from various experts to form a entertainingly winning combo. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Erik Thompson

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 27, 2007 Alien Planets Astronomers have now discovered over two hundred alien worlds, beyond our solar system, that were unknown just a decade ago. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 4, 2007 Cosmic Holes Scientists scan the cosmos to research black holes, wormholes and white holes, where matter can disappear, be ejected, or transport to another place in space and time. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 11, 2007 Mysteries of the Moon The moon captivates scientists; theories about transient phenomena; the moon influences Earth's tides; myths and mysteries. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 18, 2007 The Milky Way Within the Milky Way can be found the debris of old, dying stars fueling the birth of new stars. Come along for a guided tour of 100,000 light-year-wide family of stars and stellar phenomena we call The Milky Way. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 8, 2008 Alien Moons An exploration of moons surrounding planets in the solar system includes heavenly bodies that are bizarrely shaped, chemically active, volcanic or icy, and one with an atmosphere much like Earth's. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 15, 2008 Dark Matter Dark matter and dark energy make up most of the universe, but scientists do not know what they are or what they portend for the future. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 29, 2008 Astrobiology Astrobiologists search for life in space, combining the disciplines of astronomy, biology and geology. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 5, 2008 Space Travel Scientists pursue bizarre technologies to speed up space travel; examining the science behind the concept of warp-drive and a theoretical particle that can travel faster than the speed of light. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 12, 2008 Supernovas Thought to be the origins of the building blocks of planets, people and plants, the world's leading experts shed light on the power and history of Supernovas. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 19, 2008 Constellations Highlights of some of the 88 official constellations; a star in Orion is due to explode; Polaris, the North Star; the 13th sign of the zodiac. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 26, 2008 Unexplained Mysteries Myths, misconceptions and realities about the universe; whether there is water on Mars and whether it could support life; time travel; origins of the universe. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 4, 2008 Cosmic Collisions Astronomers try to gain a better understanding of cosmic collisions to learn more about how the universe was created. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 11, 2008 Colonizing Space Scientists examine the pros and cons of space colonization, as efforts are underway to develop technology to make Mars more habitable for humans. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 1, 2008 Nebulas Nebulae are clouds of gas that aren't classified as stars, planets, moons or asteroids. Astronomers use the most sophisticated techniques to view them since they are practically invisible to the naked eye. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 8, 2008 Wildest Weather in the Cosmos Imagine a tornado so powerful it can form a planet, rain made of iron and 6,000 mile per hour winds. It maysound like science fiction, but the weather is wild in the cosmos. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 15, 2008 Biggest Things in Space Discover which is the largest planet, star, star cluster, constellation, black hole, volcano, galaxy, explosions, moon, storm, impact crater and void in space. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 22, 2008 Gravity Scientists study gravity using space-based instruments to measure the waves of gravity sweeping across the cosmos. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 29, 2008 Cosmic Apocalypse 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. Details

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Season Info

Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 27, 2007