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How the Universe Works

201042m / epDocumentary

First aired

April 25, 2010

8.3

TMDB Score

83% match · 128 votes

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S01 · E06

Planets

Season 1 · May 17, 2010 · 42m

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Big Bang

Apr 25, 2010 · 42m

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Black Holes

May 2, 2010 · 42m

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Galaxies

May 10, 2010 · 42m

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Stars

May 10, 2010 · 42m

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Supernovas

May 17, 2010 · 42m

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Planets

May 17, 2010 · 42m

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Solar Systems

May 24, 2010 · 42m

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Moons

May 24, 2010 · 42m

There are just eight planets in our solar system, but there could be a hundred billion planets in our Milky Way galaxy alone. This show follows the journey of planets as they grow from grains of dust to the magnificently diverse worlds we see today.

About the Series

Documentary

Synopsis

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

First aired: April 25, 2010
Last aired: April 2, 2023
Seasons: 11 seasons · 93 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Networks: Science, Discovery