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The Universe S1E8 — Saturn: Lord of the Rings

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The Universe•Season 1•Episode 8

Saturn: Lord of the Rings

8.2/10 · 162 votesJul 24, 200745 min

Ranked #4 of 14 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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 questions are answered and new ones arise. Does Saturn hold the key to Earth's

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Episode Summary

"Saturn: Lord of the Rings" is episode 8 of The Universe season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 162 votes, ranking #4 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on July 24, 2007.

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