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Season two (2007–08)
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Episode 2x01 "Alien Planets"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the science of planet hunting; astronomers explain the technology and methods used to find extra-solar planets – worlds outside our solar system orbiting other stars; and a look at some of the most interesting planets that have been discovered, such as "Hot Jupiters" and "Super-Earths."
Episode 2x02 "Cosmic Holes"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the mysteries of black holes and theories about the existence of other kinds of holes, such as "mini" or microscopic black holes that exist at the atomic level; "white holes" – the opposite of black holes where matter is eject out; and "wormholes" – gateways in hyperspace that connect points in space and time and possibly lead to other dimensions.
Episode 2x03 "Mysteries of the Moon"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the Moon and the role it has played in the history of mankind – how it was once worshiped as a god; used as a timekeeper by farmers; a beacon for sailors at sea; and how it effects ocean tides and the behavior of animals. Also discussed is the transient lunar phenomenon which has baffled scientists for centuries.
Episode 2x04 "The Milky Way"--------------->>>>>>>>
A tour of the Milky Way; a look at the massive black hole with the mass of thousands of suns, that lies at its center; how the death of old stars provide the material to create new ones; and how stars from the galactic center are being catapulted beyond the outer arms at unimaginable speeds.
Episode 2x05 "Alien Moons"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at Kuiper belt objects and the moons of the solar system such as volcanic Io, ice covered Europa, and cloud covered Titan; scientists and physicist theorize as to what discoveries could be found there.
Episode 2x06 "Dark Matter/Dark Energy"--------------->>>>>>>>
Despite not having a clear knowledge of what it is, scientists know that Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the universe. Discovered only a decade ago, scientists continue to study their characteristics. With computer graphics, watch as Dark Matter and Dark Energy are brought closer to Earth.
Episode 2x07 "Astrobiology"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the science of astrobiology – the search for life in space by combining the disciplines of astronomy, biology and geology; a look at how life could evolve on planets vastly different than Earth; and a trip to an area in Australia to search for the oldest forms of life on Earth and what it could teach us about life on other worlds.
Episode 2x08 "Space Travel"--------------->>>>>>>>
Scientists are working on a vast plethora of new technologies in hopes of traveling through space at a rate fast enough to explore the far ends of the universe. See the science behind the notion of warp-speed and the theories that show it is possible for a particle to travel faster than light.
Episode 2x09 "Supernovas"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the sensational death of stars in supernova explosions which shine as bright as a 100 billion suns and release jets of high-energy matter as gamma-ray bursts and x-ray radiation. Also a look at supernovas recorded throughout history and how stardust creates the building blocks of planets and life.
Episode 2x10 "Constellations"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at some of the 88 constellations in the sky which are arrangements of stars that form a picture or symbol. Also how ancient civilizations developed and used them for navigation and exploration.
Episode 2x11 "Unexplained Mysteries"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at myths and mysteries concerning the universe. Includes a possibility that life can be sustained on Mars, an examination of time travel, and the theory of a Dark Star as a companion of our sun. Also, a closer look at the Big Bang theory.
Episode 2x12 "Cosmic Collisions"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the cosmic shooting gallery of the universe; what happens during comet, asteroid and planetary collisions; the effects of mass extinction impacts; what happens when stars collide, and when entire galaxies merge together.
Episode 2x13 "Colonizing Space"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the efforts underway to establish permanent human colonies on the Moon and Mars; how food will be grown and waste recycled and eventually the plans to terraform Mars to make it more habitable for humans.
Episode 2x14 "Nebulas"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at nebulas – the "art gallery of the galaxy" – amazing regions of space, where old stars die and new ones are born. Astronomers reveal the techniques and technology used to capture the details and wonder of these distant objects, many of which are too far away to be seen by the naked eye.
Episode 2x15 "Wildest Weather in the Cosmos"--------------->>>>>>>>
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.
Episode 2x16 "Biggest Things in Space"--------------->>>>>>>>
We can't compare anything on earth to the biggest things known in space. The Lymann 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.
Episode 2x17 "Gravity"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at the forces of gravity and the role it plays in the formation of the universe and the objects within it; how weightlessness affects astronauts in space, and how pilots experience the effects of gravity in their training on the "vomit comet".
Episode 2x18 "Cosmic Apocalypse"--------------->>>>>>>>
A look at how the universe could end with various theories explored such as a "random quantum fluctuation" where everything is obliterated in the blink of an eye; where all energy is consumed and ends in a "cosmic ice age"; where everything collapses into black holes and disappears, and how there is nothing we can do to prevent the cosmic doomsday.
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