The Universe S4E5 — The Hunt for Ringed Planets

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The Universe•Season 4•Episode 5

The Hunt for Ringed Planets

7.8/10 · 67 votesSep 15, 200945 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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They are breathtaking, lethal and a constant source of surprise. The stunning rings of Saturn have mesmerized countless scientists over the centuries. With particles the size of a house shooting at 53,000 miles per hour around the planet, any spacecraft passing through would meet an

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Season 4 Episodes12

E1 7.3

Death Stars

E2 6.8

The Day the Moon Was Gone

E3 7.2

It Fell From Space

E4 7.5

Biggest Blasts

E5 7.8Now viewing

The Hunt for Ringed Planets

E6 6.2

10 Ways to Destroy the Earth

E7 7.4

The Search for Cosmic Clusters

Space Wars

Liquid Universe

Pulsars & Quasars

Science Fiction, Science Fact

E12 7.7

Extreme Energy

Cast2

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

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Episode Summary

"The Hunt for Ringed Planets" is episode 5 of The Universe season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 67 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 15, 2009.

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