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S1 E6 The Giant Planets: Lords of Gravity

Documentary

TV-PG

12 minutes

Jan 1, 2009

Gravity is one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our universe. Discover its nature within our own solar system, from the smallest moons to the largest planets.

Season 1, 12 Episodes

Cosmic Vistas - Hidden Havens: Icy Moons

Hidden Havens: Icy Moons,

There are hundreds of moons in our solar system. Could one of them be a hidden haven that harbors alien life forms?

Cosmic Vistas - Icy Gems: Frozen Moons

Icy Gems: Frozen Moons,

In the far depths of space, out of reach of the Sun's warmth, water can only exist in a super solid state. Some small moons, in fact, are made entirely of ice. What stories do these Icy Gems have to tell about our solar system?

Cosmic Vistas - Shooting Gallery: Asteroids and Comets

Shooting Gallery: Asteroids and Comets,

Scientist long thought that our solar system consisted of the sun, the planets, and their moons. We soon found that we are far from alone, often coming into contact with asteroids, comets, and other debris.

Cosmic Vistas - Galactic Visions: Alien Worlds

Galactic Visions: Alien Worlds,

The diversity, complexity, and downright beauty of our own solar system is astounding. Could such beauty exist in other parts of the universe as well? Thanks to modern science, we now have the capability to see for ourselves.

Cosmic Vistas - Mars: Red Dawn

Mars: Red Dawn,

Landing a spacecraft on Mars is no easy task given our limited knowledge of the planet. The difference between success and failure can rely on the most minute detail.

Cosmic Vistas - The Giant Planets: Lords of Gravity

The Giant Planets: Lords of Gravity,

Gravity is one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our universe. Discover its nature within our own solar system, from the smallest moons to the largest planets.

Cosmic Vistas - Outer Limits: Edge of the Solar System

Outer Limits: Edge of the Solar System,

For centuries, it was was thought that Saturn was the most distant planet in our Solar System. With the evolution of the telescope, we discovered the rest of our planets, both elusive and mysterious.

Cosmic Vistas - Borderland

Deserts and Dunes, Cliffs and Canyons. Although Mars is certainly an alien wasteland, it is a planet with terrestrial formations remarkably similar to those found on Earth.

Cosmic Vistas - Silent Partner

Silent Partner,

Although we have put man on the moon, our silent partner still holds many mysteries. What haven't we seen? What haven't we discovered?

Cosmic Vistas - Rocky Shores

The arid shores of other planets tell the stories of their past. What did they look like, and could they have ever supported life?

Cosmic Vistas - Fountain of Creation

Fountain of Creation,

Without the Sun's warmth and light, life as we know it would not exist. It is the powerhouse of our planet and provides the energy we need to survive.

Cosmic Vistas - Windows to Other Worlds S1 Ep1

Windows to Other Worlds S1 Ep1,

As technology has advanced, we have been able to peer into distant reaches of space. From the first telescopes to high-tech satellites, these machines have been our windows to other worlds.

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Cosmic Vistas

Documentary

TV-PG

5 Seasons

13 minutes

See the sun, moon, planets, and galaxies through the eyes of intrepid machines that are blazing a trail across the solar system. A gateway to bold adventures, these cameras are delivering spectacular new cosmic vistas.

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