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Wonders of the Solar System

Physicist Brian Cox explores the amazing wonders that exist both on our planet and in the solar system.

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Brian Cox
Self - Presenter
Richard Hoover
Self
Ralph Lorenz
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Empire of the Sun

Wed, Aug 4, 201060 mins

Professor Brian Cox explores the powerhouse of them all, the sun. In India he witnesses a total solar eclipse and in Norway, he watches the battle between the sun's wind and Earth, as the night sky glows with the northern lights. Beyond earth, the solar wind continues, creating dazzling aurora on other planets.

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Awards

  • 2011 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director Factual - nominated
  • 2011 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director Factual - nominated
  • 2011 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Editing Factual - nominated
  • 2011 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Visual Effects - nominated

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