Wonders of the Solar System
2010
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Episode Guide
- 1. Destiny Mar 6, 2011
- Professor Cox explores the cycles of time that define the lives of humans.
- 2. Stardust Mar 13, 2011
- The same 92 elements that exist on Earth can be found throughout the cosmos.
- 3. Falling Mar 20, 2011
- A look at how gravity affects the world, and even the solar system.
Professor Brian Cox explores the fundamental principles of nature and the origins of humanity in this TV mini series. Watch episodes on light, gravity, energy, matter and time, and see stunning visuals and reviews.
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- 2011-08-03
- Documentary, Family
- 59
Wonders of the Universe is a 2011 television series produced by the BBC, Discovery Channel, and Science Channel, hosted by physicist Professor Brian Cox. Wonders of the Universe was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two from 6 March 2011.
- Documentary Series
Apr 22, 2023 · Explore the diversity and wonder of the cosmos with this concise guide to everything we know of in the universe, from planets and stars to galaxies and beyond. Learn about rogue planets, exomoons, supernovae, black holes, dark energy and more.
Jun 20, 2014 · Professor Brian Cox reveals how the most fundamental scientific principles and laws explain not only the story of the universe, but the story of us all.
Black Holes - Wonders of the Universe: Falling - BBC Two505.4K Views- Zero G Flight - Wonders of the Universe: Falling - BBC Two137.1K Views
- Brian simulates extreme gravity - Wonders of the Universe: Falling - BBC Two177.4K Views
- Brian Cox Experiments with Sodium - Wonders of the Universe: Stardust, preview - BBC Two192.5K Views
- Brian Cox explains why time travels in one direction - BBC3.3M Views
- Mare Orientale (the Moon) It’s unfortunate that one of the Moon’s most striking features, Mare Orientale, is difficult to see from Earth. However, if it faced us, it would make for a fascinating sight.
- Valles Marineris (Mars) There would be no shortage of stunning vistas of Valles Marineris for any astronauts who explored it. This oblique view was constructed from imagery and terrain data (exaggerated by a factor of four) from ESA’s Mars Express mission.
- The volcanoes of Io (moon of Jupiter) The surface of Io constantly changes its appearance thanks to its volcanoes, which continuously erupt. The colors result mostly from sulfur in various stages of solidification.
- The ‘Tiger Stripes’ of Enceladus (moon of Saturn) Researchers created this enhanced view of Enceladus’ south polar region by combining Cassini images taken through infrared, green, and ultraviolet filters.
Watch Professor Brian Cox explain the scientific principles and laws of the universe and its history. The iPlayer episodes are not available on TV or upcoming broadcasts.
59min. TV-PG. Brian Cox seeks to understand the nature of time. From an extraordinary calendar built into the landscape of Peru to the beaches of Costa Rica, Brian explores the cycles of time which define our experience of life on Earth.
