A milestone in physics: In 2015, scientists proved the existence of gravitational waves. These waves travel billions of light-years through space, eventually reaching Earth and bringing us insights that were previously unattainable.
This week we build on our naked eye observations from last week and take a look at the cyclical phenomena that we can see at work in the universe.
#3 • Crash Course Astronomy • Astronomy
Astronomers are finally unlocking the mysteries to the alien underworlds of Uranus and Neptune; experts reveal how an ancient mega-collision and a missing twin planet could uncover the secrets of these strange and frozen worlds.
S8E5 • Space's Deepest Secrets • 2021 • Astronomy
Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home to not one, but two blue planets.
2/5 • The Planets 2019 • 2019 • Astronomy
* Gravity is a Force * Different Types of Orbit * Escape Velocity * Weightless Mass
#7 • Crash Course Astronomy • Astronomy
There is a hellish planet in our solar system; covered in thick dense clouds and roasted by colossal temperatures. Incredibly this is a vision of Earth's future. To understand how our world will be destroyed we need to look at Earth's evil twin Venus.
S4E2 • How the Universe Works • 2015 • Astronomy
Saturn is the crown jewel of the Solar System. Using the latest discoveries, some of the world's top experts seek to unravel the mystery of why its extensive ring system exists and if any of its many moons could harbor alien life.
S2E1 • Mysteries of our Universe: Our Solar System • 2021 • Astronomy