Episode guide
The Universe: Season 2
18 episodes · first aired Nov 27, 2007
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- 1 Alien Planets Nov 27, 2007 · 45m 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 decade ago
- 2 Cosmic Holes Dec 4, 2007 · 45m We know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace.
- 3 Mysteries of the Moon Dec 11, 2007 · 45m A closer look at the beacon in the dark sky reveals an ever-present source of myth, intrigue, controversy and unsolved mysteries
- 4 The Milky Way Dec 18, 2007 · 45m 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 situated and…
- 5 Alien Moons Jan 8, 2008 · 45m 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 cutting…
- 6 Dark Matter Jan 15, 2008 · 45m 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 billions of…
- 7 Astrobiology Jan 29, 2008 · 45m 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 life…
- 8 Space Travel Feb 5, 2008 · 45m 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 technologies in…
- 9 Supernovas Feb 12, 2008 · 45m 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 years…
- 10 Constellations Feb 19, 2008 · 45m 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 of each.
- 11 Unexplained Mysteries Feb 26, 2008 · 45m 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…
- 12 Cosmic Collisions Mar 4, 2008 · 45m 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.
- 13 Colonizing Space Mar 11, 2008 · 45m 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 wastewater &…
- 14 Nebulas Apr 1, 2008 · 45m 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…
- 15 Wildest Weather in the Cosmos Apr 8, 2008 · 45m Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet or how about rain made of iron.
- 16 Biggest Things in Space Apr 15, 2008 · 45m Discover which is the largest planet, star, star cluster, constellation, black hole, volcano, galaxy, explosions, moon, storm, impact crater and void in space.
- 17 Gravity Apr 22, 2008 · 45m Explore how science and humanity discovered, overcame and utilized gravity.
- 18 Cosmic Apocalypse Apr 29, 2008 · 45m 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 about the…