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NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds Preview

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Visit exotic worlds orbiting distant suns as NOVA tackles the big question: are we alone?

Ultra-sensitive telescopes have transformed alien planet-hunting from science fiction into enthralling hard fact. Join NOVA on a visit to exotic worlds orbiting distant suns to answer an age-old question with thrilling new science: are we alone?

11/10/2021

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In Galaxies Far, Far Away, Some Planets Have Two Stars

In Galaxies Far, Far Away, Some Planets Have Two Stars

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Clip: S48 Ep17 | 2m 38s | What would life be like in a binary star system? (2m 38s)

Yes, There's Really a Frozen Exoplanet named Hoth

Yes, There's Really a Frozen Exoplanet named Hoth

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Clip: S48 Ep17 | 3m 7s | No one predicted that planets like this were even possible. (3m 7s)

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