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The Universe
Documentary · 2007
From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.
The sides of The Universe
- The planets of the solar system
- Black holes and dying stars
- Astronomers explaining the cosmos
The Universe is good for you if…
- you like feeling small next to galaxies and black holes.
- you want a tour of the solar system and far beyond.
- you want real astronomy explained by scientists.
The Universe is bad for you if…
- nine seasons is too much for you.
- you need characters to follow, not planets.
About: the cosmos · time · scale
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