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The Universe Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Secrets of the Sun
Tue, May 29, 2007 60 mins
The sun is the subject. Included: the birth of the sun; eclipses; and solar storms.
Episode 2
Mars: The Red Planet
Tue, Jun 5, 2007 60 mins
Mars, its similarities to Earth and exploration of the "Red Planet" are examined. Included: a discussion of what life on Mars would be like; and speculation on the life forms that could have evolved there.
Episode 3
The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to Our Planet
Tue, Jun 12, 2007 60 mins
Examining the outside threats to Earth, such as comets and asteroids. Included: apocalyptic scenarios and the technology being created to prevent such disasters.
Episode 4
Jupiter
Tue, Jun 19, 2007 60 mins
Jupiter is examined. Included: the possibility of life on any one of the planet's many moons.
Episode 5
Spaceship Earth
Tue, Jul 10, 2007 60 mins
A study of Earth. Included: how the planet was formed; how life began; and the threats to the future of the planet.
Episode 6
The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus
Tue, Jul 17, 2007 60 mins
Examining Mercury and Venus. Included: exploring how the damages they've suffered from cosmic collisions and acid rain may serve as a warning for Earth.
Episode 7
Saturn: Lord of the Rings
Tue, Jul 24, 2007 60 mins
A study of Saturn featuring theories regarding its rings.
Episode 8
Life and Death of a Star
Tue, Aug 7, 2007 60 mins
Stars are examined, including their life cycle and their physical composition and properties.
Episode 9
The Outer Planets
Tue, Aug 14, 2007 60 mins
New discoveries regarding the outer planets, including Uranus; Neptune and its largest moon, Triton; and Pluto. Also: computer graphics create life forms of alien worlds.
Episode 10
The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe
Tue, Aug 21, 2007 60 mins
The universe's danger zones are explored, including black holes; locations where galaxies merge; gamma-ray bursts; and magnetars.
Episode 11
Search for ET
Tue, Aug 28, 2007 60 mins
The search for alien life is examined. Included: a look at the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). Also: plans for NASA missions to scan for microbial life on moons and planets.
Episode 12
Beyond the Big Bang
Tue, Sep 4, 2007 120 mins
The Big Bang theory and the creation of the universe are examined. Included: interviews with physicists and historians.
