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Follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe. Each program visualizes these realms based on current scientific data and uses state of the art supercomputer simulations. Dive into the heart of
Season 1
10.0/101 votesBlack Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2013
A presentation of the facts and theory surrounding the astronomical phenomenon of "black holes", using the latest in computer-generated imagery. Theories regarding their origin are presented, along with speculation about what lies with and beyond them.
Director: Thomas Lucas
Writer: Jonathan Grupper, Thomas Lucas
- 10.0/101 votes
Death of a Star
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2013
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
Director: Max Crow, Paul Mowbray
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Dynamic Earth
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2013
With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate.
Director: Thomas Lucas
Writer: Thomas Lucas
- 10.0/101 votes
Mysterious Birth of the Moon
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2013
Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights.
Director: Robin Sip
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Oasis in Space
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2013
Go on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of water and water worlds like earth. Could the presence of water in space mean there is life beyond earth?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Search for the Edge of the Universe
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2013
Investigate the boundary between our solar system and the rest of our universe.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Thomas Lucas
- 10.0/101 votes
Supervolcanoes
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2013
Look back at rare classes of eruptions that have marshaled the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet earth. The program moves beyond earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system.
Director: Thomas Lucas
Writer: Thomas Lucas
- 10.0/101 votes
Undiscovered Worlds
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2013
Do other planets like earth exist? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspectives on humanity's place in the cosmos.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown