Mysteries of the Universe

Synopsis

Looks at 20th-century advances in physics and astronomy that have led to greater knowledge about the universe. Explores the contributions of Hale, Leavitt, and Hubble, together with the new physics of space, time and gravity. Looks beyond the visible universe to investigate radio signals from space, black holes, dark matter and the Big Bang. Follow the quest for quarks and the ‘fundamental force’ and looks ahead to the fate of the universe.

Series

Science Odyssey, A: Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 120 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)

Subjects

Astronomy; Physics

Keywords

astronomical observations; cosmology; universe

Credits

Cast

Charles Osgood

Production Company

Name

WGBH Boston

Sponsor

Name

PBS

Web

http://www.pbs.org External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Web

http://www.aspsky.org External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 415 337 2464

Fax

+1 415 337 5205

Address

390 Ashton Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
USA