The Universe (HC) Season 2
History, Science Documentary hosted by Erik
Thompson and published by History Channel in 2008
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In this epic documentary series, THE UNIVERSE
SEASON TWO takes you to the leading edge of our
ever-expanding astronomical knowledge. A virtual
collision of astronomy and history, these dense,
enlightening episodes of unprecedented programming
give unique insight - through recreations and
animations - on the great "Eureka!" moments of
celestial understanding and into the very latest
discoveries.
This insightful series gives serious,
constructive consideration to the great human
questions: Are we alone? Is Planet Earth as
insignificant to the Cosmos as a drop of water? Is
there anywhere else out there that that can
support life? Or, is there truly no place like
home?
In the second boundless season of THE UNIVERSE,
THE HISTORY CHANNEL® takes you far beyond the
comfort of our own solar system to discover the
wonders of Deep Space. Venturing light-years from
Earth, these programs guide you to the most
fascinating phenomena and stunning events known to
science.
Experience the Cosmos as no-one ever has - not
peering at dots through a telescope or scanning
pages of numbers - but firsthand. Strikingly
realistic computer reconstructions give you a
front-row seat at the hottest events in THE
UNIVERSE, from colliding celestial bodies to
collapsing suns, from distant, possibly viable
planets to mysteries that defy explanation.
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It's not infinite, but it sure is close. It's THE
UNIVERSE!
1) Alien Planets
"Alien Planets" November 27, 2007
Have planet hunters finally found proof of other
Earth like worlds? Astronomers have now discovered
over two hundred alien worlds, beyond our solar
system, that were unknown just a decade ago.
Discover planets that rage with fiery hurricanes
and bizarre planets covered by water so dense that
it forms a kind of hot ice. Among these weird
worlds, Earth actually seems like the oddball.
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2) Cosmic Holes
"Cosmic Holes" December 4, 2007
Today, we know black holes exist, and now
scientists are trying to confirm that other holes
lurk in hyperspace. Our infinite cosmos could
contain a variety of "holes" such as black, white,
"mini" and wormholes. White holes are the reverse
of black holes; instead of matter being sucked
into it, matter is ejected out. Wormholes are
gateways in the fabric of space and time. They are
included in Einstein's field equations as
possibilities for their existence. Neither white
holes nor wormholes have ever been found. Learn
about new discoveries including, colliding binary
black holes, intermediate black holes and
manufacturing mini black holes.
3) Mysteries of the Moon
"Mysteries of the Moon" December 11, 2007
For thousands of years, mankind has found comfort
in its presence. It's been a lantern for nighttime
travellers, a timekeeper for farmers and a
location finder for sailors at sea. For some
cultures, it's even been a god. It's the only
cosmic body ever visited by human beings. From
afar, the Moon's luminance has captivated us since
the beginning of time. And a closer look at the
beacon in the dark sky reveals an ever-present
source of myth, intrigue, controversy and unsolved
mysteries. The field of science may cast an
empirical light on some things about the Universe,
but lunar experts are the first to admit they
don't have all the answers when it comes to our
Moon. This episode explores the theories behind
Lunar Transient Phenomena that have left
scientists stumped for centuries; takes to the
Canadian waters to see how the Moon effects our
planet through tides; and dusts off some age-old
myths and weighs arguments that without our Moon,
humanity may not even exist.
4) The Milky Way
"The Milky Way" December 18, 2007
We used to think that Earth was at the centre of
the universe, but now we know we're not even at
the centre of our own galaxy. Countless wonders
exist between where earth is situated and the
massive black hole at the galactic centre of our
galaxy. Within the Milky Way can be found the
debris of old, dying stars fuelling the birth of
new stars and at the galactic centre hypervelocity
stars get catapulted clear beyond the Milky Way's
outer rim at unimaginable speeds. Come along for a
guided tour of 100,000 light-year-wide family of
stars and stellar phenomena we call The Milky
Way.
5) Alien Moons
"Alien Moons" January 8, 2008
Travel from the inner solar system to the Kuiper
Belt and explore the moons surrounding the planets
of the solar system. Many of these moons that were
once unknown are now on the cutting edge of
astronomical study. Some burst with volcanic fury
another spews icy geysers and others offer the
possibility of alien life. Are these strange
worlds simply hostile environments unfit for
humans or do other possibilities exist?
Cutting-edge computer graphics are used to bring
the universe down to earth and to imagine what
kind of life forms might evolve in alien
atmospheres.
6) Dark Matter
"Dark Matter" January 15, 2008
Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark
Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the
Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere. It passes
through everything we know on earth at billions of
particles every second, yet no one has ever gotten
a direct detection of this mysterious dark
substance. An even more bewildering force is Dark
Energy, which is rapidly pushing apart our
Universe. Discovered only ten years ago,
scientists are struggling to comprehend its
unusual characteristics and answer the ultimate
question; what is the fate of our Universe? Using
cutting-edge computer graphics watch as the
universe is brought down to earth.
7) Astrobiology
"Astrobiology" January 29, 2008
Does life exist on other planets? Astrobiology is
a visionary new science that searches for life in
space by combining the disciplines of astronomy,
biology and geology. How did life evolve on Earth?
What will life look like on other planets? These
and other pertinent questions will be answered by
a diverse group of scientists. Viewers will visit
the Pilbara region of West Australia where the
oldest evidence of life on Earth has been
discovered. Travel to the moons of Jupiter and
Saturn to test a theory that life could exist in
the clouds of Venus. Finally, watch as experiments
are done to see if life exists on exoplanets,
earth-like planets beyond our solar system.
8) Space Travel
"Space Travel" February 5, 2008
When man finally broke free of the Earth's
gravitational pull the dream of travelling to
other planets became a reality. Today scientists
are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in
the hope of travelling faster through space: from
space craft sporting sails that catch laser beams,
to propulsion engines powered by a bizarre entity
known as anti-matter. Finally explore the science
behind the seemingly fanciful notion of warp-drive
and a theoretical particle that can travel faster
than light.
9) Supernovas
"Supernovas" February 12, 2008
A stellar explosion, the supernova is the
sensational death of a star. It can shine as
bright as 100 billion Suns and radiate as much
energy as the Sun would emit over 10 billion
years. Jets of high-energy light and matter are
propelled into space and can cause massive Gamma
Ray Bursts and emit intense X-ray radiation for
thousands of years. Astronomers believe that this
process creates the very building blocks of
planets, people and plants. Meet the world's
leading Supernova hunters, and take a look at
recorded supernovas throughout history.
10) Constellations
"Constellations" February 19, 2008
A constellation is a group of stars that are
connected together to form a figure or picture.
Explore some of the 88 official constellations and
learn about some of the highlights of each.
11) Unexplained Mysteries
"Unexplained Mysteries" February 26, 2008
Explore the myths, misconceptions, truths &
amazing mysteries of our unique universe. Could
life exist on Mars? Is time travel possible & does
Einstein's theory of relativity support it?
12) Cosmic Collisions
"Cosmic Collisions" March 4, 2008
It's been said that our universe is a cosmic
shooting gallery. Gravity is moving everything
around and things are bound to collide.
Astronomers are attempting to understand how these
collisions occur in the dark recesses of space.
Learn about collisional families, which are
clusters of comets and asteroids; planetary
collisions; mass extinction impacts involving
asteroids and comets; stars collisions; and galaxy
cluster collisions. Cutting-edge computer graphics
are used to bring this series down to earth as the
heavens yield their greatest secrets
13) Colonizing Space
"Colonizing Space" March 11, 2008
Space colonization is no longer the fodder of
science fiction, it is becoming a reality. Examine
the efforts underway to establish a human colony
on Mars, including how they plan to grow food,
recycle wastewater and introduce greenhouse gases
to revive the red planet and make it more
habitable for humans. Cutting-edge computer
graphics are used to bring the universe down to
earth to show what life would be like on Mars, and
to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in
alien atmospheres.
14) Nebulas
"Nebulas" April 1, 2008
Take a tour through the "Art Gallery of the
Galaxy" and view what are considered the "crown
jewels" of the heavens. Nebulas are mysterious
clouds of gas that aren't classified as stars,
planets, moons or asteroids. Astronomers use the
most sophisticated techniques to view them since
they are practically invisible to the naked eye.
Nothing less than stunning, nebulas glow, reflect
or obscure the galaxy's light with amazing swirls
of color. Nebulas mark the regions where the
nothingness of space first coalesces, where stars
are born and where stars die. Cutting-edge
computer graphics are used to bring the universe
down to earth.
15) Wildest Weather in the Cosmos
"Wildest Weather in the Cosmos" April 8, 2008
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Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a
planet, or winds sweeping across a planet but
blowing at 6,000 miles per hour! How about
rain....made of iron? Sounds like science fiction,
but this type of weather is occurring daily in our
solar system. Scientists are just beginning to
unlock the secrets of these planets and their
atmospheres. Can this research help scientists
solve long unanswered questions that we have about
Earth? As our own planet churns with the effects
of global warming, it's natural to look into the
heavens and wonder about the rest of the real
estate.
16) Biggest Things in Space
"Biggest Things in Space" April 15, 2008
We can't compare anything on earth to the biggest
things known in space. The Cosmic Web may connect
objects in the universe with threads of Dark
Matter. The Lyman-alpha blob is a bubble like
structure containing countless galaxies--perhaps
the biggest object in the entire universe. Regions
of radio-emitting gas called "radio lobes" could
be even bigger. Then there are super galaxy
clusters which are hundreds of galaxies merged
together due to cosmic collisions. Discover which
is the largest planet, star, star cluster,
constellation, black hole, volcano, galaxy,
explosions, moon, storm, impact crater and "void"
in space.
17) Gravity
"Gravity" April 22, 2008
Gravity is the most powerful and exacting force
in the universe. It is pervasive and penetrating.
Gravity binds us together, its reach hangs stars
in the sky and its grip crushes light. Gravity
holds planets together, and leashes them to their
suns. Without gravity, stars, comets, moons,
nebulae, and even the Earth itself would not
exist. Explore how science and humanity
discovered, overcame and utilized gravity. Learn
what it takes to propel objects into the heavens,
to ride a wave or to ski down a slope. Take a
front row seat as an astronaut subjects himself to
the weightless wonders of the specially modified
aircraft used to train astronauts known as the
"Vomit Comet."
18) Cosmic Apocalypse
"Cosmic Apocalypse" April 28, 2008
The Universe as we know it is condemned to death.
Space, matter and even time will one day cease to
exist and there's nothing we can do about it.
Harsh realities are revealed about the future of
our Universe; it may collapse and burn or it might
be gripped by a galactic ice age. Either of these
scenarios might be a long way off. However, our
Universe could suddenly be destroyed by a "random
quantum fluctuation", a bubble of destruction that
can obliterate the entire cosmos in the blink of
an eye. No matter how it ends, life in our
Universe is doomed.
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* Video Codec: XviD
* Video Bitrate: 1814 KB/s
* Video Aspect Ratio: 1: 76
* Video Resolution: 704 x 400
* Audio Codec: (Dolby AC3)
* Audio BitRate: 192 KB/s
* RunTime: 45mins
* Framerate: 23 FPS
* Number Of Parts: 18
* Part Size: 640MB
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* Subtitles: none
* Source: DVD
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* The Universe (HC) Season 1
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