About this season
From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.
Episodes (7)
1. How Big, How Far, How Fast
8.5Aired 29 April 2012 • 45 min
The biggest objects, farthest distances, and fastest speeds are made relatable through extreme physical analogies.
2. Alien Sounds
Aired 6 May 2012 • 45 min
What does the Universe sound like? From the sweep of a pulsar, to the deafening roar of our boiling sun this episode explores the undiscovered soundscapes of the solar system, the galaxy, and the entire cosmos. And, is it true that in space nobody can hear you scream?!? Our scientists reveal that there are places in the Universe that prove this sci-fi statement wrong.
3. Our Place in the Milky Way
10.0Aired 13 May 2012 • 45 min
An exploration of Earth's cosmic neighborhood. Looking beyond the borders of our solar system, what's nearby in our galaxy? How do the other objects in our local area influence life on Earth? And, how did Earth's place in the galaxy make it the perfect place for the development of advanced life?
4. Deep Freeze
10.0Aired 20 May 2012 • 45 min
This episode discusses the coldest places in the universe from labs on earth to super cold places in our solar system, galaxy and beyond.
5. Microscopic Universe
Aired 3 June 2012 • 45 min
An examination is conducted into the world of miniature particles, as microscopic objects like neutrinos MACHOs, WIMPs and many others may ultimately lead to understanding more about the mysteries surrounding the cosmos.
6. Ride the Comet
10.0Aired 10 June 2012 • 45 min
A comet travels to the sun from the outer reaches of the solar system.
7. When Space Changed History
1.0Aired 17 June 2012 • 45 min
Objects from space have changed history throughout the ages.