Exoplanets: Thousands of New Worlds
One of the greatest questions of all time: Are we alone in the universe? 20 years ago, scientists began to challenge traditional planetary science as they set off to seek, observe, and reveal the existence of unknown worlds known as exoplanets. This film recounts the epic journey of these astrophysicists, who turned our celestial knowledge upside down in their quest for extraterrestrial life.
One of the greatest questions of all time: Are we alone in the universe? 20 years ago, scientists began to challenge traditional planetary science as they set off to seek, observe, and reveal the existence of unknown worlds known as exoplanets. This film recounts the epic journey of these astrophysicists, who turned our celestial knowledge upside down in their quest for extraterrestrial life.
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