We've known that Saturn has rings for 4 centuries. But only now are we unraveling the mysteries of how they formed; what they're made of; how long they'll last; why they're so bright... "Bad Astronomy's" Phil Plait explains.
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All Episodes of Bad Astronomy with Phil Plait
- Former Hubble Space Telescope astronomer shares his view of the sky...and profiles some GOOD astronomy.
Episode 1
Hubble's High Art: Most Beautiful (and Violent) Images
"Bad Astronomy's" Phil Plait shares some GREAT astronomy for a change: his favorite Hubble images and...
Episode 2
Death Ray: Galactic Black Holes' Fury
Don't be fooled by peaceful looking "puff-ball" elliptical galaxies! Many house monstrous black holes...
Episode 3
Cookbook of Galactic Cannibalism
When galaxies collide, the result is often mutually assured consumption; meaning they actually eat each...
Episode 4
Saturn: Lord of The Rings
We've known that Saturn has rings for 4 centuries. But only now are we unraveling the mysteries of how...
Episode 5
The Changing Face of Mars
A century ago we thought Mars might be alive. 40 years ago we learned it was probably dead. But today...
Episode 6
Mercury: Messenger of the Gods
Mercury has been beaten up! But exactly how much and by whom is only now coming into focus as the Messenger...
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