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The Man Who Hunts Spy Satellites

Astronomy, Biography, Science

French engineer Thierry Legault believes that people have a right to know that there are spy satellites (among others) above our heads. On a clear night these satellites can be easily spotted. They’re visible and the details can be identified with a telescope. Astrophotography is not only Legault’s hobby, it’s also his passion. A passion he developed at a very early age. Legault remembers fondly his first telescope which he received as a gift from his parents. He enjoys passing [...]

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Up All Night With SOFIA, NASA’s Flying Observatory: Science on the spot

Astronomy

In this documentary learn about SOFIA, a device that is much more than a telescope tucked into a commercial airliner. Eric Young, Director of the SOFIA Science Center explains that it’s a complete flying astronomical observation platform which carries a dozen or more astronomers, observers, and crew far above the clouds to observe objects and phenomena too cold to be seen in visible light. SOFIA stands for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, and on the outside she looks a lot [...]

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Anatomy of the Sun

Astronomy, Nature

Have you ever wondered what makes up the sun? Is it solid? Is it a liquid? Is it a gas? With a diameter of more than 100 times that of the Earth and a surface temperature of five thousand degrees Celcius, one can safely conclude that the sun is very big and very hot. Discover more about this wonderful star as some common questions are answered in this documentary. It might look like a solid object, but the Sun is [...]

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National Geographic Live! Mapping the Unknown

Anthropology, Astronomy, Environment, Science

What happens when a Nobel Laurate and a Nat Geo Explorer come together? Well, they inevitably discover exciting and unexpected things. Join National Geographic’s 2011 Explorer of the Year, Environmental Anthropologist Dr. Kenny Broad, as he dives into a perilous submerged cave system known as the Blue Holes of the Bahamas in search of clues to evolution and climate change. Once submerged, he realizes how little we know about this fragile ecosystem. The discoveries he makes are mindblowing. Then listen [...]

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Living in a Parallel Universe

Astronomy, Nature, Physics, Science

Some of the best science fiction revolves around the notion of a parallel universe: where things are slightly different from the universe you are used to. Popular on Star Trek, a surprising number of scientists have recently become convinced that the theory is grounded in hard science.

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The Known Universe: The Most Explosive

Ancient, Anthropology, Astronomy, Natural Phenomenon

The Most Explosive things in the Universe. This documentary reads like a love letter to the Big Bang theory. All the pyrotechnics out there should count their lucky blessings that the Universe began with such a bang.

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Calculating The Odds of Intelligent Alien Life

Astronomy, UFO

What are the mathematical odds of intelligent alien life? Using applied mathematics, this fun animated video will show you the possibility of how alone we truly are in the universe.

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Known Universe: The Biggest and the Smallest

Astronomy

Size Matters: from our vast solar system to our galaxy and universe. Enormity is unimaginable. Then the particles and atoms…smaller and larger than we can comprehend.

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Measuring the Universe

Astronomy, Physics, Science

“So, the universe is absolutely huge. Imagine yourself driving down a road…” Thus starts this playful and information-packed four minute journey through the universe. Created by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Spectacularly illustrated.

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Hubble’s Amazing Rescue

Astronomy, Science, Technology

Can Hubble be Saved? Astronauts must change components in space. Despite years of preparation, there is only one shot to get this right. Seven astronauts put their lives on the line to fix Hubble.

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The Latest From NASA

Astronomy, Nature, Science, Technology

A special treat for astronomy lovers: a week in the life of NASA. These videos show scientific research and discoveries done by NASA in late April, 2012. Oceans, Saturn’s rings, Discovery’s last mission, and more. Enjoy! Scientists Answer Top Space Weather Questions There are certain questions that always seem to come up. People want to know about the sun, the planet, the moon, and our place in the universe. This special video has NASA scientists asking common questions. Is there [...]

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Violent Universe

Astronomy

We have a poll going on about the ‘sweet spot’ documentary length. Violent Universe offers something for everyone.

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Cosmic Journeys: Birth of the Moon

Astronomy, Nature, Prehistoric Life, Science

Cosmic Journeys has released the latest in their very popular science series. BIRTH OF THE MOON tells the story of how Earth’s moon came to be. There are conflicting theories and violent, mysterious evidence left over from an earlier age. Shot in gorgeous HD 1080p. 25 minutes long.

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Time Lapse From Space – Literally. The Journey Home

Astronomy, Science, Technology

Around the world in 80 days? How about around the world in 7 minutes! This short video footage is space eye candy. Using time lapsing technology, you can try to spot your house form 250 miles above the Earth.

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Welcome to Mars

Astronomy, Future, Physics, Science, Society, Technology, World Future

Meet Spirit and Opportunity. They look like WALL-E. They are exploring Mars – something that people in 1969 thought we would have done by now in person. Welcome to Mars.

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Mysteries of a Dark Universe

Astronomy, Science

This documentary delves into some of the mysteries our universe harbors, mainly dark energy.

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