60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC

60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC

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60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC episodes

  • The Big Bang
    Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.
    2 min
  • Supernovae
    What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.
    2 min
  • Exoplanets
    We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.
    2 min
  • Transcript -- Exoplanets
    We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.
    0 min
  • A Day on Mercury
    No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.
    2 min
  • The Rotating Moon
    The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.
    2 min

About 60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC

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Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it's headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from the big…

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