Cosmic Vistas - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Windows to Other Worlds
As technology has advanced, we have been able to peer into ever more distant reaches of space. From the first telescopes to high-tech satellites, these machines have been our windows to other worlds.
Fountain of Creation
Without the Sun's warmth and light, life as we know it would not exist. It is the powerhouse of our planet and provides the energy we need to survive.
Rocky Shores
The arid shores of other planets tell the stories of their past. What did they look like, and could they have ever supported life?
Silent Partner
Although we have put man on the moon, our silent partner still holds many mysteries. What haven't we seen? What haven't we discovered?
Borderland
Deserts and Dunes, Cliffs and Canyons. Although Mars is certainly an alien wasteland, it is a planet with terrestrial formations remarkably similar to those found on Earth.
Red Dawn
Landing a spacecraft on Mars is no easy task given our limited knowledge of the planet. The difference between success and failure can rely on the most minute detail.
Lords of Gravity
Gravity is one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our universe. Discover its nature within our own solar system, from the smallest moons to the largest planets.
Outer Limits
For centuries, it was thought that Saturn was the most distant planet in our Solar System. With the evolution of the telescope, we discovered the rest of our planets, both elusive and mysterious.
Hidden Havens
There are hundreds of moons in our solar system. Could one of them be a hidden haven that harbors alien life forms?
Icy Gems
In the far depths of space, out of reach of the Sun's warmth, water can only exist in a super solid state. Some small moons, in fact, are made entirely of ice. What stories do these Icy Gems have to tell about our solar system?
Shooting Gallery
Scientist long thought that our solar system consisted of the sun, the planets, and their moons. We soon found that we are far from alone, often coming into contact with asteroids, comets, and other debris.
Galactic Visions
The diversity, complexity, and downright beauty of our own solar system is astounding. Could such beauty exist in other parts of the universe as well? Thanks to modern science, we now have the capability to see for ourselves.
Recently Updated Shows
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Landman
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The Creep Tapes
Based on a collection of videotapes in the secret vault of the world's deadliest and most socially uncomfortable serial killer, who hires his victims to film him for the day under false pretenses, each episode exposes a new victim from one of the fabled 'Creep Tapes'.
America's Funniest Home Videos
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"AFV," the longest-running primetime entertainment show in ABC history, returns for season 36 with the same mission - to provide viewers with hysterical moments that fly by at a dizzying pace.
The Real Housewives of Potomac
Just up the river from our nation's capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only. Sprinkled throughout this community are a handful of old-line, wealthy African-American families who have historically broken racial barriers to provide a life of privilege for their children. The Real Housewives of Potomac follows the upscale lives of six intriguing, well-to-do women: Gizelle Bryant, Katie Rost, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, Robyn Dixon, and Ashley Darby, all of whom have fought for their places in this society by way of legacy or marriage. In a town where entry is granted only through class, pedigree, and lineage, how far will these ladies go to secure their spot at the top of this prestigious circle?