A Traveler's Guide to the Planets

A Traveler's Guide to the Planets (2010)

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A Traveler's Guide to the Planets is basically a series that is a travel guide to the very alien planets of our Solar System.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Pluto and BeyondFeb 16, 2010
S01E05Neptune and UranusFeb 16, 2010
S01E04SaturnFeb 15, 2010
S01E03JupiterFeb 15, 2010
S01E02MarsFeb 14, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' premiere?

'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' premiered on April 14, 2010.

What is 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' about?

'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' is a documentary series featuring detailed guides to the planets in our solar system.

Who are the hosts of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets'?

The hosts of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' are astrophysicist Dr. Chris Lintott and science writer Dr. Mark A. Garlick.

How many planets are featured in 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets'?

'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' features eight planets, including Pluto, which was still considered a planet in 2010.

What planetary feature on Mars is explored in one of the episodes of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets'?

One of the episodes of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' explores Olympus Mons, a massive shield volcano on Mars.

Which episode of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' takes viewers to the outer reaches of our solar system?

The episode titled "Ice Worlds" takes viewers to the outer reaches of our solar system, including Saturn's moon Enceladus and Neptune's moon Triton.

What is the subject of the final episode of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets'?

The final episode of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' is titled "Jupiter," and focuses on the largest planet in our solar system.

What planets does 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' explore in its first episode?

The first episode of 'A Traveler's Guide to the Planets' explores Venus and Mercury.

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Also known as

  • Путешествие по планетам (Russian Federation)

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