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Capturing "Earthrise" from Apollo 8
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Many consider “Earthrise,” to be one of the most important photos of the 20th century.
How NASA’s Apollo 8 Left Earth’s Orbit
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Apollo 8 was the first in the world to head to the moon using trans-lunar injection.
Profile: Priya Natarajan
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Astrophysicist Priya Natarajan has loved atlases and maps since she was a little girl.
How Scientists Discovered Dark Matter
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What kind of clues led to the discovery of Dark Matter and its place in the universe?
Hunting Planets
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NASA’s Kepler mission lets us search for planets orbiting stars outside our solar system.
Is There Life on Enceladus?
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Scientists discover evidence for the key ingredients for life on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Brian Greene Previews NOVA's "The Fabric of the Cosmos"
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Physicist Brian Greene discusses his return to NOVA with "The Fabric of the Cosmos."
Four Types of Black Holes
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Discover the FOUR types of black holes that exist in the cosmos.
Five Facts About Hot, Volcanic Venus
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Our next door neighbor is most like Earth in terms of size and mass.
Inside Look: "The Planets"
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PBS journeys through the solar system to explore NOVA’s “The Planets.”
Five Facts About Our Home Planet
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Earth is the only known planet to harbor life.
How the Universe Will End
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Dark energy is spreading the universe apart—what’s it mean for astronomy in the future?
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