The Universe - Season 4 - Eps 5: The Hunt for Ringed Planets

2009-09-1545 min⭐ 7.9/10

They are breathtaking, lethal and a constant source of surprise. The stunning rings of Saturn have mesmerized countless scientists over the centuries. With particles the size of a house shooting at 53,000 miles per hour around the planet, any spacecraft passing through would meet an instant and catastrophic end. Inside the rings is like a NASCAR race - with bumping, jostling and frequent collisions that can cause a massive spin-out. Lesser known are the other planets that have rings - Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, possibly Pluto and Mars. Even Earth has a ring. Comprised of some 200 satellites in a geosynchronous orbit, it is the only known man-made ring in the universe. But the most remarkable thing about rings is that they contain the story of the birth of our solar system, and entire distant galaxies. Rings are more than a wonder of the universe - they reveal the secrets of our own origins.

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About The Universe

The Universe

Title: The Universe

First Air Date: 2007-05-29

Last Air Date: 2015-05-23

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.9/10 (from 170 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 10

Total Episodes: 88

Network: History H2

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Flight 33 Productions

Synopsis

From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.

Cast

David Ackroyd

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

Erik Thompson

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