Cosmic Vistas

Season 5

TV-G

Learn how mysteries are being unraveled through the most beautiful images ever captured of our universe. From extreme close ups of our nearest cosmic companion the moon, to images of galaxies 15 billion years away, Cosmic Vistas will show and explain how scientists are trying to get the big picture of existance.

Where to Watch Cosmic Vistas • Season 5

6 Episodes

Mars Curiosity
E1
Mars CuriosityFor decades, orbiters and tiny vehicles have roamed Mars, searching for signs of life. Get the latest scoop from Curiosity, a car-sized Mars rover with an impressive arsenal of scientific tools.
Constellations
E2
ConstellationsA closer look at constellations reveals more than just star shapes that represent gods travelling across the heavens. Dive deep into these star clusters to uncover beautiful nebulas and galaxies that are billions of years old, among other surprises.
Dark Energy
E3
Dark EnergyWe can’t see it, but dark energy is thought to be a main force shaping the universe. View the latest work to reveal the mysteries of this phenomenon, including a dark energy camera and telescope that will search for it in the movement of galaxies.
Eclipses
E4
EclipsesMore than just celestial spectacles, lunar and solar eclipses reveal a great deal about Earth. Find out what we can learn about our planet when it plays hide-and-seek with the sun and moon.
What Stars are Made of
E5
What Stars are Made ofTake an intimate look at the real lives of stars and what they’re made of. Find out why these celestial bodies appear in different colours, what their temperature reveals about their composition, and how stars create matter.
Anthropic Principle
E6
Anthropic PrincipleExplore answers to an age-old question: was the universe made just for us? Hear what science has to say about the “anthropic principle,” whether the world was created in a way that compels life to exist, and the possibility of a multiverse.