NOVA - Season 51 - Eps 13: Solar System: Wandering Worlds

2024-10-3054 min⭐ 6.91/10

The classic view of our solar system contains eight orderly planets, some with moons in neat orbits – but when we look closer, we discover a bunch of stuff missing from this simple, clockwork model. Wandering worlds that seem out of place, found in the gaps between and beyond the planets, offer clues that our cosmic neighborhood is far more dynamic than we once thought. From the meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, these wandering worlds are rewriting what we know – and even how we think about – our solar system.

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About NOVA

NOVA

Title: NOVA

First Air Date: 1974-03-03

Last Air Date: 2025-02-26

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.91/10 (from 122 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 53

Total Episodes: 1003

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: GBH

Synopsis

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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