Secrets of the Solar System
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Play S1 E1The ultimate guide to the Solar System, told by the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun, the planets and much more.
Cast: Jim Al-Khalili
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Season 1
8 episodes
1. The Grand TourStarting with a grand tour of the Solar System, powerfully told by the world’s top space scientists. From the raging inferno of the Sun to the icy beauty of Pluto, discover the secrets that the planets have kept for billions of years, revealed with stunning images from space.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
2. Sun & MercuryJoin a team of scientists as they launch a probe to actually touch the Sun. Then they make a surprise discovery on the tiny planet Mercury. An exhilarating real-life space adventure, revealing that our nearest star could pose a serious threat to our modern way of life.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
3. VenusWe have been mesmerized by Venus since ancient times. Was this a paradise world teeming with life? This film tells the remarkable story of how spacecraft revealed the true nature of Earth’s enigmatic twin, that it’s a lifeless hell – and that the Earth could follow suit.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
4. MarsThe dramatic, moving and powerful story of humanity’s conquest of Mars, told by the people who risked entire careers to explore the red planet. Did we find evidence for life back in the ’70s? Some believe we did.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
5. Asteroids & CometsOur solar system is home to many wanderers, the asteroids and comets. This is a journey into deep space to visit objects that have endured unimaginable periods of time, waiting to reveal the origins of the solar system and therefore, us.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
6. JupiterJupiter is a massive and dangerous planet, surrounded by a wreath of deadly radiation. This is the story of how humans built machines that not only survived the perils of the huge gas giant but revealed its innermost secrets.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
7. SaturnSaturn, with its majestic rings, is the jewel in the crown of the solar system. This film is an emotional journey of exploration told by the world’s top experts. A magical, space-based mystery tour.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
8. PlutoThe story of how an underground group of scientists took on the establishment to send a spacecraft to the most distant world ever seen up-close. It would be an astounding, yet life-affirming journey for all.CC50minFeb 14, 2020
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The ultimate guide to the Solar System, told by the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun, the planets and much more.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Anthony Willis, Simon Dale
- Created by
- iyao
- Cast
- Jim Al-Khalili
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Audio languages
English
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