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The Universe (TV series)
Encyclopedia
The Universe is an American documentary
television series that features computer-generated imagery
and computer graphics
of astronomical objects in the universe
plus interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology
, astronomy
, and astrophysics
. The program is produced by Flight 33 Productions
and Workaholic Productions.
The series premiered on May 29, 2007, on The History Channel and four subsequent seasons were aired until 2010. Starting from October 25, 2011, new episodes began airing exclusively on H2.
, the solar system
, and astronomical objects in the universe. It shows CGI
renderings of these aforementioned, video footage, photographs, and views from scientists, project managers, engineers, advocates, writers and other experts.
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
television series that features computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
and computer graphics
Computer graphics
Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer with help from specialized software and hardware....
of astronomical objects in the universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
plus interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
, astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
, and astrophysics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behavior...
. The program is produced by Flight 33 Productions
Flight 33 Productions
Flight 33 Productions is a documentary production company that was started in 2006 and has produced numerous programs for History channel. The company's credits include the Emmy Award winning documentary A Distant Shore: African Americans of D-Day, the Emmy Nominated special Life After People, and...
and Workaholic Productions.
The series premiered on May 29, 2007, on The History Channel and four subsequent seasons were aired until 2010. Starting from October 25, 2011, new episodes began airing exclusively on H2.
Format
The series covers topics concerning space explorationSpace exploration
Space exploration is the use of space technology to explore outer space. Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights and by robotic spacecraft....
, the solar system
Solar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun and the astronomical objects gravitationally bound in orbit around it, all of which formed from the collapse of a giant molecular cloud approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The vast majority of the system's mass is in the Sun...
, and astronomical objects in the universe. It shows CGI
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
renderings of these aforementioned, video footage, photographs, and views from scientists, project managers, engineers, advocates, writers and other experts.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD DVD A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions.... release date (Region 1) |
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| Season premiere Season premiere In North America, a season premiere is the first episode of a new season of a given television show. It often airs in September or October, after several months of reruns.-Evaluating the changes:... |
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| 1 | 14 | May 29, 2007 | September 9, 2007 | November 17, 2007 | |
| 2 | 18 | November 27, 2007 | April 28, 2008 | October 14, 2008 | |
| 3 | 12 | November 11, 2008 | February 3, 2009 | May 26, 2009 | |
| 4 | 12 | August 18, 2009 | November 10, 2009 | February 23, 2010 | |
| 5 | 8 | July 29, 2010 | September 23, 2010 | January 11, 2011 | |
| 6 | - | October 25, 2011 | - | - | |
Other DVR/Blu-ray releases
| Title/content | Release date |
|---|---|
| 7 Wonders of the Solar System | January 11, 2011 (Blu-ray 3D) |
| Complete series | April 26, 2011 |
Season one (2007)
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Season two (2007–08)
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Season three (2008–09)
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Season four (2009)
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Season five (2010)
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Season six (2011)
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