The Universe — Season 1, Episode 8: Saturn: Lord of the Rings

Episode synopsis

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 weather and will one of its moons supply us with all the oil we'll ever need?

About The Universe

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Secrets of the Sun
• E2Mars: The Red Planet
• E3The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet
• E4Jupiter: The Giant Planet
• E5The Moon
• E6Spaceship Earth
• E7The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus
• E9Alien Galaxies
• E10Life and Death of a Star
• E11The Outer Planets
• E12The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe
• E13Search for ET