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Our Place in the Universe

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Ancient Skies

Earth-Centered Cosmos

Explore ancient astronomer Ptolemy's model of the cosmos, which placed the Earth at the center of everything.
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Our Place in the Universe
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Season 1 Episode 3
Our Place in the Universe
A cast of scientific pioneers reshape our solar system.
Finding the Center
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Season 1 Episode 2
Finding the Center
Episode two charts our efforts to give the earth shape and place in the cosmos.
Gods and Monsters
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Season 1 Episode 1
Gods and Monsters
Explore the earliest origins of our relationship with the skies.
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