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Season 1: Our Solar System 2007 · 14 eps

1. 1 Secrets of the Sun Behold the sun and all of it's glory. Learn all things about the sun ranging from its beginning to its death. Also learn about how stars work in general and MUCH MUCH more. May 29, 2007 45m
2. 2 Mars: The Red Planet Visit the planet most like Earth. There is a discussion of what life on Mars would be like and about the life forms that could've evolved there. Jun 5, 2007 45m
3. 3 The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet Asteroids, comets, gamma ray bursts and the sun all combine to make the Earth a dangerous place to live. NASA's top brass and other scientists are arming themselves with the late… Jun 12, 2007 45m
4. 4 Jupiter: The Giant Planet Jupiter poses many questions about our solar system. It is a powerful planet of gas whose flowing colors and spots are beautiful, but contain violent storms and jet streams. A min… Jun 19, 2007 45m
5. 5 The Moon The moon has comforted man for thousands of years. It's been everything from a god to a compass, and the only cosmic body human beings have ever visited. NASA is planning to bui… Jun 26, 2007 45m
6. 6 Spaceship Earth Take a high performance ride through the formation of the third planet from the Sun, Earth... A survivor of one of the most violent "neighborhoods" in the Universe, learn how Ea… Jul 10, 2007 45m
7. 7 The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus Examining Mercury and Venus. Included: exploring how the damages they've suffered from cosmic collisions and acid rain may serve as a warning for Earth. Jul 17, 2007 45m
8. 8 Saturn: Lord of the Rings Are the rings of Saturn a real celestial phenomenon or merely a cosmic Illusion? Technology allows the experts to get closer to the furthest planet visible to the naked eye. Old q… Jul 24, 2007 45m
9. 9 Alien Galaxies Our galaxy is one of hundreds of billions in the universe. View of universe through the Hubble telescope and go back almost all the way to the Big Bang. Jul 31, 2007 45m
10. 10 Life and Death of a Star Ignited by the power of the atom, burning with light, heat and wrath, stars are anything but peaceful. They collide, devour each other, and explode in enormous supernovas--the big… Aug 7, 2007 45m
11. 11 The Outer Planets This episode details outer lying planets and their moons. Included will be Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Using CGI, we will also see what alien life might look like on other worlds. Aug 14, 2007 45m
12. 12 The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe Take a tour of the cosmic hot zones--black holes, galaxy mergers, gamma ray bursts and magnetars. Super black holes can literally lasso Earth out of the solar system. A clash betw… Aug 21, 2007 45m
13. 13 Search for ET Are we alone? SETI--the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence--is a privately funded project using radio telescopes and optical telescopes to scan the stars for signals. Aug 28, 2007 45m
14. 14 Beyond the Big Bang The universe began with a massive expansion, billions and billions of years ago, and it continues to expand with every passing second. The idea that the universe, and man's very e… Sep 4, 2007 90m

Season 2 2007 · 18 eps

1. 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… Nov 27, 2007 45m
2. 2 Cosmic Holes We know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace. Dec 4, 2007 45m
3. 3 Mysteries of the Moon A closer look at the beacon in the dark sky reveals an ever-present source of myth, intrigue, controversy and unsolved mysteries Dec 11, 2007 45m
4. 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 situa… Dec 18, 2007 45m
5. 5 Alien Moons Travel from the inner solar system to the Kuiper Belt and explore the moons surrounding the planets of the solar system. Many of these moons that were once unknown are now on the … Jan 8, 2008 45m
6. 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 billio… Jan 15, 2008 45m
7. 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 l… Jan 29, 2008 45m
8. 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 technolog… Feb 5, 2008 45m
9. 9 Supernovas A stellar explosion, 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 … Feb 12, 2008 45m
10. 10 Constellations A constellation is a group of stars that are connected together to form a figure or picture. Explore some of the 88 official constellations and learn about some of the highlights … Feb 19, 2008 45m
11. 11 Unexplained Mysteries A look at myths and mysteries concerning the universe. Includes a possibility that life can be sustained on Mars, an examination of time travel, and the theory of a Dark Star as a… Feb 26, 2008 45m
12. 12 Cosmic Collisions Our universe is a cosmic shooting gallery, gravity is moving everything around & things will collide. Astronomers are attempting to understand how collisions occur in space. Mar 4, 2008 45m
13. 13 Colonizing Space Space colonization is no longer the fodder of sci-fi, it's becoming a reality. The efforts are underway to establish a colony on Mars, how they plan to grow food, recycle wastewat… Mar 11, 2008 45m
14. 14 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 i… Apr 1, 2008 45m
15. 15 Wildest Weather in the Cosmos Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet or how about rain made of iron. Apr 8, 2008 45m
16. 16 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. Apr 15, 2008 45m
17. 17 Gravity Explore how science and humanity discovered, overcame and utilized gravity. Apr 22, 2008 45m
18. 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 abou… Apr 29, 2008 45m

Season 3 2008 · 12 eps

1. 1 Deep Space Disasters In space travel there is a saying that the first 50 miles and the last 50 miles are the most dangerous. See how a single spark inside a spacecraft or a micrometeoroid less than an… Nov 11, 2008 45m
2. 2 Parallel Universes Some of the world's leading physicists believe they have found startling new evidence showing the existence of universes other than our own. One possibility is that the universe i… Nov 18, 2008 45m
3. 3 Light Speed According to the laws of physics we can never travel faster than the speed of light...or can we? Light speed allows us to see things instantly here on Earth, and shows us the enti… Nov 25, 2008 45m
4. 4 Sex in Space As man moves to colonize the cosmos, the realities of sexual relationships and reproduction need to be addressed. Probe the physiological, psychological and cultural challenges of… Dec 2, 2008 45m
5. 5 Alien Faces They soar through the heavens, fly through the oceans and glide along land. But these are not creatures found on a wildlife safari. These are life forms from another planet. Armed… Dec 9, 2008 45m
6. 6 Deadly Comets and Meteors Asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, literally. Since the turbulent formation of the solar system, these space rocks have continued to impact earth. Some … Dec 16, 2008 45m
7. 7 Living in Space When mankind eventually leaves the cradle of Earth and ventures forth into the uncharted territories of the cosmos, where, and what form, will our new homes take? Will they be cit… Dec 23, 2008 45m
8. 8 Stopping Armageddon It sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster: a deadly asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. But in reality, it's only a matter of time before a giant space rock threatens to wi… Jan 6, 2009 45m
9. 9 Another Earth Could we be unique in the universe or is there another planet similar to earth somewhere in the cosmos? Is it possible that Alpha Centauri, our nearest star, is home to another ea… Jan 13, 2009 45m
10. 10 Strangest Things An exploration of mysterious phenomenon, including alcohol clouds in space, pulsar planets, the possibility of a planet beyond Neptune, and dark matter. Jan 27, 2009 45m
11. 11 Edge of Space There have been both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth from cosmic effects. Cosmic Phenomena includes the beauty of the Aurora Borealis and rainbows to the dangers of U… Feb 3, 2009 45m
12. 12 Cosmic Phenomena The majority of space exploration has occurred in Low Earth Orbit, around 120 miles above sea level. For a cool $20 million, any person can take a ride on the International Space … Feb 3, 2009 45m

Season 4 2009 · 12 eps

1. 1 Death Stars Season 4 opens with an exploration of dying stars, the process where stars become supernovas, and, occasionally, become the biggest blast in the universe as a gamma ray burst (GRB… Aug 18, 2009 45m
2. 2 The Day the Moon Was Gone Without the moon, Earth would be a very different and desolate place today--four hours of sunlight with pitch-black nights, steady 100-mph winds spawning giant hurricanes that las… Aug 25, 2009 45m
3. 3 It Fell From Space Every year, thousands of objects both natural and manmade plummet through our atmosphere and crash into the Earth. These menacing messengers from the sky provide scientists with a… Sep 1, 2009 45m
4. 4 Biggest Blasts An examination of the most powerful explosions and blasts in the universe. Includes a look at the Mexico's Yucatán peninsula and the impact which caused the Chicxulub crater. Also… Sep 8, 2009 45m
5. 5 The Hunt for Ringed Planets They are breathtaking, lethal and a constant source of surprise. The stunning rings of Saturn have mesmerized countless scientists over the centuries. With particles the size of a… Sep 15, 2009 45m
6. 6 10 Ways to Destroy the Earth Experts cook up ways you could destroy the Earth, including swallowing it with a black hole, blowing it up with anti-matter, hurling it into the Sun, and switching off gravity. Sep 22, 2009 45m
7. 7 The Search for Cosmic Clusters They are the one-stop-shopping places for learning all about the nature and variety of stars in the Universe. They're unique, because in clusters, all the stars were born at about… Sep 29, 2009 45m
8. 8 Space Wars Outer space is already an essential part of America's ability to fight wars. Our military depends on satellites for many things, such as communications, reconnaissance and targeti… Oct 6, 2009 45m
9. 9 Liquid Universe On alien planets, they rain from the sky as scalding iron. On distant moons, even at hundreds of degrees below zero, they slosh around in pristine lakes of methane. They can cover… Oct 20, 2009 45m
10. 10 Pulsars & Quasars They sort of sound like the same phenomenon, but Pulsars and Quasars are very different. Pulsars are tiny--only a few miles across--but they spin as fast as a kitchen blender and … Oct 27, 2009 45m
11. 11 Science Fiction, Science Fact Warp speed, transporters, wormholes and lasers--they are all staples of science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. But the fantastic world of tomorrow is quickly becoming the fu… Nov 3, 2009 45m
12. 12 Extreme Energy Ours is a universe of energy, from powerful jets ejected from black holes to the raw nuclear fury of our Sun. But, the total amount of energy in the universe maintains perfect equ… Nov 10, 2009 45m

Season 5 2010 · 8 eps

1. 1 7 Wonders of the Solar System A close up look at some of the most astonishing wonders of our solar system, such as the geysers of Enceladus; Saturn's amazing rings; Jupiter's Great Red Spot; and the heights of… Jul 29, 2010 45m
2. 2 Mars: The New Evidence A look for evidence of life on Mars which provides many clues that it now, or once had supported it; from the remains of lakes and rivers that once flowed on the surface; to the w… Aug 5, 2010 45m
3. 3 Magnetic Storm A look at magnetic storms – "Solar Katrinas" created by the sun with the power of ten-thousand nuclear weapons that could cause global electrical blackouts, electronics malfunctio… Aug 12, 2010 45m
4. 4 Time Travel A look at time travel; how it could one day become reality; how Einstein's theory of relativity claims it is possible, and the probable results of traveling to the future and the … Aug 19, 2010 45m
5. 5 Secrets of the Space Probes A look at space probes, what they have done and found for us in space, and what they might do in the future, such as searching for Earth-like planets and for extraterrestrial life. Aug 26, 2010 45m
6. 6 Asteroid Attack A look at asteroids and the impact they have or had on life now and before. Also, what spacecrafts can tell us about them, what they can do to civilization, and the possibility of… Sep 2, 2010 45m
7. 7 Total Eclipse A look at the movements of the Earth, the sun and the moon during solar and lunar eclipses; how humans, if alone in the universe, may be the only intelligent creatures to witness… Sep 16, 2010 45m
8. 8 Dark Future of the Sun A look at the grim future of our home star, the sun, and what might happen to it five billion years in the future. Also the results of the growing sun as it kills life, including … Sep 23, 2010 45m

Season 6 2011 · 7 eps

1. 1 Catastrophes that Changed the Planets The planets of our solar system have experienced epic catastrophes throughout their long history, both raining down from outside and bubbling up from within. We'll voyage back in … Oct 25, 2011 45m
2. 2 Nemesis: The Sun's Evil Twin Could there be a monstrous, undiscovered star orbiting our own Sun? Could it be scattering killer comets throughout our Solar System like clockwork every 26 million years? New sci… Nov 1, 2011 45m
3. 3 How the Solar System was Made At 4.6 billion years old, the Solar System is our solid, secure home in the Universe. But how did it come to be? In this episode we trace the system's birth from a thin cloud of d… Nov 8, 2011 45m
4. 4 Crash Landing on Mars What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them back home? Could they survive the crash, and travel across the… Nov 22, 2011 45m
5. 5 Worst Days on Planet Earth Earth may seem like the most hospitable planet in the solar system. But look again. Startling new discoveries reveal the blue planet has been plagued by more chaos and destruction… Nov 29, 2011 45m
6. 6 UFO: The Real Deal Many argue that flying saucers and other extra-terrestrial space ships continuously visit the earth. If that were true, what kinds of technologies would such alien spacecraft requ… Dec 13, 2011 45m
7. 7 God and the Universe Since the dawn of civilization, humans have wondered who or what created the universe. Religion offers a spiritual answer, but do the latest discoveries in physics show evidence o… Dec 20, 2011 45m

Season 7 2012 · 7 eps

1. 1 How Big, How Far, How Fast The biggest objects, farthest distances, and fastest speeds are made relatable through extreme physical analogies. Apr 29, 2012 45m
2. 2 Alien Sounds What does the Universe sound like? From the sweep of a pulsar, to the deafening roar of our boiling sun this episode explores the undiscovered soundscapes of the solar system, the… May 6, 2012 45m
3. 3 Our Place in the Milky Way An exploration of Earth's cosmic neighborhood. Looking beyond the borders of our solar system, what's nearby in our galaxy? How do the other objects in our local area influence li… May 13, 2012 45m
4. 4 Deep Freeze This episode discusses the coldest places in the universe from labs on earth to super cold places in our solar system, galaxy and beyond. May 20, 2012 45m
5. 5 Microscopic Universe An examination is conducted into the world of miniature particles, as microscopic objects like neutrinos MACHOs, WIMPs and many others may ultimately lead to understanding more ab… Jun 3, 2012 45m
6. 6 Ride the Comet A comet travels to the sun from the outer reaches of the solar system. Jun 10, 2012 45m
7. 7 When Space Changed History Objects from space have changed history throughout the ages. Jun 17, 2012 45m

Season 8 2014 · 4 eps

1. 1 Stonehenge Perhaps the most mysterious structure on Earth, Stonehenge has stood on a plain in Southern England for 5000 years. Why is it there? In this episode we explore the possibility tha… Mar 1, 2014 45m
2. 2 Pyramids The Great Pyramids of Giza remain one of the enduring wonders of the ancient world. These mesmerizing monuments have eluded astronomers and archeologists for centuries. Why and ho… Mar 8, 2014 45m
3. 3 Heavenly Destruction Sodom and Gomorrah–a terrifying Biblical tale of two cities incinerated by a hail of fire and brimstone. Was this a fantastic fable, or an actual apocalyptic disaster? Astronomers… Mar 15, 2014 45m
4. 4 Star of Bethlehem What was the astronomical reality behind the star that, according to the Gospel of Matthew, guided the Magi to the young Jesus? This episode examines almost 20 centuries of theori… Mar 22, 2014 45m

Season 9 2015 · 6 eps

1. 1 Omens of Doom To our ancestors, the appearance of certain astronomical events meant something big and something bad was coming. They were portends of death, plague, famine, or war. But what wer… Apr 18, 2015 45m
2. 2 The Eye of God Could the strange shapes of the universe solve the mysteries that have haunted mankind since ancient times? Is the eye of God peering at us from the heavens? What is the strange h… Apr 25, 2015 45m
3. 3 Apocalyptic Visions Hell fires, endless winters, or a planet wracked by earthquakes are a few versions of Armageddon visualized by the Vikings, Aztecs, and the rest of our ancient ancestors. But whic… May 2, 2015 45m
4. 4 Alien Worlds The ancients believed that the universe consisted of countless worlds we could not see, and argued endlessly over the nature of these distant, invisible planets and whether they m… May 9, 2015 45m
5. 5 Predicting the Future Many believe that the celestial movement of the Sun, planets and moon gives us the blueprint for life, and governs our future. From Roman emperors, to kings and queens, to modern … 45m
6. 6 Roman Engineering Do Rome's ancient monuments have secret connections to the Sun? New archaeological evidence, confirmed by NASA data and recreated in state-of-the-art virtual reality, suggests tha… May 23, 2015 45m

Specials 2005 · 4 eps

1. 1 Backyard Astronomer This bonus episode talks about astronomy and viewing the planets in our solar system. Dec 3, 2005 54m
2. 2 Beyond the Big Bang Over 13 billion tears ago, from a point smaller than the size of a single atom the universe was born, and it continues to expand with every passing second. BEYOND THE BIG BANG tel… Dec 3, 2005 90m
3. 3 Meteors- Fire in the Sky Dec 3, 2005 13m
4. 4 Comets- Prophets of Doom Dec 3, 2005 4m