About this season
Follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe. Each program visualizes these realms based on current scientific data and uses state of the art supercomputer simulations. Dive into the heart of a supermassive black hole, fly down onto the toxic landscapes of alien planets and ride along the roiling surface of a star that's about to explode!
Episodes (8)
1. Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
10.0Aired 1 January 2013 • 25 min
A presentation of the facts and theory surrounding the astronomical phenomenon of "black holes", using the latest in computer-generated imagery. Theories regarding their origin are presented, along with speculation about what lies with and beyond them.
2. Death of a Star
10.0Aired 8 January 2013 • 25 min
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
3. Dynamic Earth
10.0Aired 15 January 2013 • 25 min
With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate.
4. Mysterious Birth of the Moon
10.0Aired 22 January 2013 • 25 min
Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights.
5. Oasis in Space
10.0Aired 29 January 2013 • 25 min
Go on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of water and water worlds like earth. Could the presence of water in space mean there is life beyond earth?
6. Search for the Edge of the Universe
10.0Aired 5 February 2013 • 25 min
Investigate the boundary between our solar system and the rest of our universe.
7. Supervolcanoes
10.0Aired 12 February 2013 • 25 min
Look back at rare classes of eruptions that have marshaled the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet earth. The program moves beyond earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system.
8. Undiscovered Worlds
10.0Aired 19 February 2013 • 25 min
Do other planets like earth exist? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspectives on humanity's place in the cosmos.