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Pub. Date
c2014
Description
Cosmos: a spacetime odyssey continues the exploration of the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this thrilling, 13-part adventure will transport you across the universe of space and time, bringing to life never-before-told stories of the heroic quest for knowledge and a deeper understanding of nature. With an updated Cosmic calendar, dazzling visual effects, and the...
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Pub. Date
2011
Description
In this introductory course, we discuss the scientific stories behind 10 of Hubble Space Telescope's most spectacular images, These 10 images were chosen on the basis of their visual beauty and scientific impact and to illustrate the beadth of Hubble astronomy. The lectures are organized to address the images one by one from near to far, beginning with the solar system, then on to stars and nebulae in the Milky Way Galaxy, individual galaxies, systems...
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Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.
7) 2012
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.
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Pub. Date
2007.
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Dr. Carroll explains the subject of dark matter and dark energy in 24 lectures. He explains why scientists believe we live in a smooth, expanding universe that originated in a hot, dense state called the Big Bang. He describes the features of the infant universe that led to the large-scale structure we observe today. He takes you through the standard model of particle physics and shows how it provides the framework for understanding the interaction...
Pub. Date
1999
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Explorer craft, U.S.S. Palomino encounters a black hole with a ghost ship, the U.S.S. Cygnus, hovering near it. As the scientists take a closer look, their ship is damaged and they must land on the Cygnus for repairs. They encounter electronic robots and ultimately must pit themselves against these machines in order to escape.
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Our solar neighborhood is home to seven of the most mesmerizing, violent, and other worldly phenomena in the universe. Witness a stunning planet whose iconic rings contains mountain ranges that rival the Alps; a shimmering moon with massive geysers that spew through a field of asteroids before diving into the eye of a supersized hurricane.
17) Ancient Skies
Pub. Date
2019
Description
With breath-taking CGI, beautiful landscape footage and some of the world's most important astronomical artifacts, Ancient Skies looks at the cosmos through the eyes of our ancestors, charting our changing views of the cosmos throughout history.
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Runaway Universe explores the dramatic quest to unlock the secrets of the universe. Join two rival astronomy teams as they search for supernovae, map gigantic cosmic patterns, and challenge the theory of "dark energy." You'll learn how our universe is expanding faster than ever, witness supernova explosions and tour distant galaxies through stunning cosmic simulations. You'll also explore the answer to one of every astronomer's most common question,...