Cosmic Vistas - Season 2

Cosmic Vistas - Season 2

Season 2

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DatesOkt. 2, 2011 - Nov. 3, 2011
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Episodes

Superscopes
Season 2Episode 123 min

Superscopes

Discover the most powerful telescopes on the planet as they search for the mysteries of the universe.

Okt. 2, 2011
Virtual Universe
Season 2Episode 223 min

Virtual Universe

Our understanding of the cosmos is limited by the amount of time we have to see it. Fortunately, computer simulations can help us see how galaxies interact over millions of years, and even how dark matter structures the universe.

Okt. 6, 2011
Cosmic Rainbow
Season 2Episode 323 min

Cosmic Rainbow

The human eye can only see visible light, a small spectrum of electromagnetic waves. Today, we have instruments that let us perceive all wavelengths.

Okt. 13, 2011
Hubble's Renaissance
Season 2Episode 423 min

Hubble's Renaissance

Before we can reach space, we must first be able to see it. Hundreds of years ago, the simple telescope was used to give us a seemingly closer vantage. Today, we use the awe-inspiring, and super powerful, Hubble Space Telescope.

Okt. 13, 2011
Night Fire
Season 2Episode 523 min

Night Fire

The Northern Lights are more than just beautiful; they tell us about the make up of our planet, our sun, and may even be a signpost for the possibility of life on other planets.

Okt. 27, 2011
Stargazer's Paradise
Season 2Episode 623 min

Stargazer's Paradise

The Atacama desert is a perfect place for watching the night sky. With still winds and only a handful of cloudy nights each year, it allows scientists to get the absolute most out of their tools.

Nov. 3, 2011

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