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Astronomy, Space Documentaries

Astronomy and Space Documentaries are a very special category. They ask the questions: what is out there? Are we alone in the universe? And many more. Astronomy and space helped us put a man on the moon and now the possibilities are endless. Some of these astronomy and space documentaries look like episodes of Star Trek, the technology has become so advanced in the 21st century. It’s exciting! The best of the astronomy and space documentaries are listed below. Space, the final frontier…enjoy!

• New Worlds

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  New Worlds is part of a documentary series entitled “Space”. It’s the fifth episode in a six-part series, and was presented on August of 2001 by the BBC. In the United States, the documentary carried the title “Hyperspace”. The series is hosted by Sam Neill. In this episode, the documentary covers our quest for other
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• Birth of the Earth

  (5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5)
  

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  Have you ever wondered how the Earth was discovered? How did it become the monstrosity that is today? Its abilities to support life and continuous growth is fascinating, but how does it work? National Geographic takes the viewers on an epic adventure in this documentary as they unravel the mysteries surrounding planet Earth. They take
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• Are We Alone?

  (4 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)
  

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  It’s a controversial question that has loomed for years, are we alone? The release of the film E.T. sparked questions among children and parents alike, could he really exist? The BBC journey’s through the galaxy in this documentary on a quest to find extraterrestrial life. They examine the story surrounding our search for life outside
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• Staying Alive

  (4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
  

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  Earth is a remarkable planet, a place in which many of often take for granted. With the many dangers in our galaxy it could vanish one day without warning. Staying alive explores our universe and the many dangers it faces. It covers everything comets to asteroids and the many other things that threaten all life
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• Black Holes

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  BBC embarks on a dangerous adventure in the epic documentary as they examine the Black Holes and the dangers surrounding them. They uncover the possibility that this monster is strong enough rip apart the sun. An unnerving revelation, these black holes could shatter planet Earth. Black Holes explores how these powerful invisible monitors come to
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• Biggest Things in Space

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  What is the biggest thing in space? There is nothing on Earth that we can compare to the largest things known in space. So, how can we determine what is the biggest and how will we find it? In this documentary, Biggest Things in Space we embark on a galactic adventure in search for the
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• Wildest Weather in the Cosmos

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  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
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• Life on Mars

  (3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
  

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  It has been one of the longest mysteries in which scientists have been trying to solve, could there be life on other planets? They have been searching for decades for another for of life in our galaxy? Could it be possible there is another life-like planet within our solar system. Another planet similar to that
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• The Inner Planets Mercury & Venus

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  Mercury and Venus are the two closest planets to the sun. Because of their location, they are regarded as hostile planets. Their atmosphere and surface are a mix of sulfur and carbon dioxide. These planets are hot and humid and often have acid rain. These conditions, scientists say, are examples of how planets have deteriorated.
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