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NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way

Season 48 Episode 16 | 53m 17s

Straddling the night sky, the Milky Way reminds us of our place in the galaxy we call home. But what shaped this giant spiral of stars and what will be its destiny? NOVA travels back in time to unlock the turbulent story of our cosmic neighborhood.

Aired: 11/02/21 | Expires: 08/17/22
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Some large meteorites survive their descent through our atmosphere and land on Earth.
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Hydrothermal vents in Enceladus’ ocean may hold the promise of life.
Enceladus’ small size and icy surface is no limitation to its extreme volcanism.
Martian dust devils may have helped NASA’s rovers restore power during mission.
As comets cross the invisible boundary known as the ice line, their ice starts turning into gas.
Io’s intense volcanic activity defies all expectations.
For millions of years, a tiny moon has made a significant impact on the structure of Saturn’s rings.
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