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.
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Ancient Aliens
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