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Wonders of the Solar System Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2010 - 2010
Episode 1
Empire of the Sun
Sun, Mar 7, 2010 60 mins
Physics professor Brian Cox observes a total solar eclipse in India and the northern lights over Norway in the opener of this documentary series, which explores how the laws of physics shaped the wonders in the solar system.
Episode 2
Order Out of Chaos
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 60 mins
Brian chases tornadoes in Oklahoma and explains how the physics behind the storms also shaped the young solar system.
Episode 3
The Thin Blue Line
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 60 mins
Discussing Earth's atmosphere and similarities it shares with a frozen moon in deep space.
Episode 4
Dead or Alive
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 60 mins
Forces of nature on Earth also wreak havoc across the solar system, creating heat sources and bridging the depths of space.
Episode 5
Aliens
Sun, Apr 4, 2010 60 mins
Creatures that inhabit Earth's hostile environments are observed in this examination of whether alien life could thrive on seemingly inhospitable worlds.
