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How the Universe Works S1E7 — Solar Systems
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How the Universe Works•Season 1•Episode 7

Solar Systems

8.1/10 · 172 votesMay 24, 201042 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Is our solar system unique? Since the first discovery of a planet orbiting another star, some 280 alien solar systems have been identified. It's only by looking at solar systems far beyond our own, that we can understand how remarkable our universe is.

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Episode Summary

"Solar Systems" is episode 7 of How the Universe Works season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 172 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on May 24, 2010.

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