The Universe (TV series)

Secrets of the Universe ( Original title: The Universe, DVD Title: Our Universe ) is a documentary series from the History Channel about facts and phenomena in the field of cosmology. The first episode was broadcast on 29 May 2007.

Content

With footage from NASA and sophisticated animation is dedicated to the documentation of various topics such as the Big Bang theory, supernovae, black holes, galaxies, solar systems, stars, planets, dark matter, gravity, speed of light, strings, historical asteroids, constellations, or astrobiology.

Further hypotheses on Nemesis, extraterrestrial life, time travel or parallel universes are treated.

In interviews, renowned scientists come in the field of physics, astrophysics and astronomy word that explain cosmological facts and phenomena vividly.

The introduction to each episode begins in the original with the words:

" In the beginning, there what darkness, and then, bang - giving birth to at endless, expanding existence of time, space and matter. Now, see Further than we've ever imagined, beyond the limits of our existence, in a place we call The Universe. "

In the German version the translation between the seasons vary. In the 4th season it is:

" At the beginning there was nothing, and then, came the endless expanding dimensions of space, time and matter. Every day, made ​​new and astonishing discoveries that help to unravel the unfathomable mysteries of the universe. "

Episode List

Production and broadcasting

The seasons 1-4 were produced from 2010 to 2011 Sunfilm Entertainment ( Tiberius film ) on DVD. The DVD of season 5 was released in 2012 Polyband media. In addition, other sets and boxes as Blu -ray were released.

The series was classified as Rated: no age restriction, INFO program in accordance with § 14 and above.

Reception

" This is science for poets, spectator friendly and visually stunning. The goal is to educate and entertain, and The Universe does both on skilful manner. [ ... ] With episodes like " Biggest Things in Space" and " Mysteries of the Moon" is clear that the series is aimed at families and young science enthusiasts. "

"The series does not attempt to solve big mysteries of science, but rather the viewer elementary knowledge should be taught in an exciting and yet serious way. Proven facts are presented as well as yet to be solved puzzles. [ ... ] The successful HD animations can each hypothetical development in the eye of the spectator into reality and illustrate the presented cosmic phenomena in rousing images. "

Clifford Victor Johnson Galaxy Impact event Hypothesis Nemesis (hypothetical star)
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