Cosmic Journeys

Cosmic Journeys

Cutting-edge stories about the origins of the universe, black holes, exploding stars, the search for ET life, and the nature of the planets.

How did the universe begin? Where will it end? Are there other worlds like Earth?

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Cosmic Journeys

First Air Date

July 20, 2009

Last Air Date

November 13, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

37

Language

English

Production Companies

Thomson Productions

Networks

YouTube

Star Crash: The Explosion that Transformed Astronomy
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Star Crash: The Explosion that Transformed Astronomy

A startling collision in an ancient galaxy slews Earth's largest telescopes to a spot in the Hydra constellation. Two rapidly spinning neutron stars have violently merged to form a possible black hole. And, for the first time, astronomers see its electromagnetic flash and hear its gravitational thunder as they watch new elements being born.

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