Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies
What does the universe look like at extremes of scale? Jim Al-Khalili takes us on a thrilling voyage from the infinitesimally small to the unimaginably vast. Across two films, we explore atoms, galaxies, and everything in between—uncovering the invisible forces and hidden patterns that connect it all.
What does the universe look like at extremes of scale? Jim Al-Khalili takes us on a thrilling voyage from the infinitesimally small to the unimaginably vast. Across two films, we explore atoms, galaxies, and everything in between—uncovering the invisible forces and hidden patterns that connect it all.
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