A fascinating six-part series exploring the lives and work of noted modern day astronomers. Disc 1: Where is the Rest of the Universe? -Nearly 90 percent of the universe's mass is undiscovered! Searching for Black Holes: -International scientists team up to find a super-massive black hole by creating a telescope half the size of the Earth. A Window to Creation: – Scientists try to unravel the mystery of how the universe began and developed into its present form. Disc 2: Waves of the Future Two friends and fellow scientists examine the phenomenon known as gravity waves-ripples in the fabric of time and space. Stardust: -Astronomers investigate the mysteries that surround the remarkable life cycle of stars. Prospecting for Planets: -Scientists scour the night sky for evidence of other planetary systems. |
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