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The Universe S2E1 — Alien Planets

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The Universe•Season 2•Episode 1

Alien Planets

7.9/10 · 135 votesNov 27, 200745 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"Alien Planets" is episode 1 of The Universe season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 135 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on November 27, 2007.

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