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Known Universe (2009–2011) on National Geographic
About Known Universe
Known Universe ended on June 23, 2011, on National Geographic.
It was a documentary series that explored various scientific concepts related to the universe, including black holes, wormholes, and asteroid impacts. The show used advanced computer graphics, time-lapse sequences, and everyday examples to explain complex topics, providing viewers with a better understanding of the cosmos. The series first premiered in February 2009 and ran for three seasons, concluding in mid-2011.
This series was a science documentary that aimed to shed light on some of the most intriguing aspects of our universe. It covered theoretical and observational astronomy, presenting current scientific knowledge in an engaging manner. The show was produced in 2009, 2010, and 2011, with a total of 17 episodes across three seasons. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.
Known Universe episode schedule
17 aired
Aired · 17
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2011 | S3·E8 | End of the World |
| June 16, 2011 | S3·E7 | Escaping Earth |
| June 9, 2011 | S3·E6 | Construction Zone |
| June 2, 2011 | S3·E5 | Biggest Cosmic Blasts |
| May 26, 2011 | S3·E4 | Extreme Space Tech |
| May 19, 2011 | S3·E3 | Most Powerful Stars |
| May 12, 2011 | S3·E2 | Treasure Hunt |
| May 5, 2011 | S3·E1 | Surviving Outer Space |
| May 13, 2010 | S2·E6 | Cosmic Fury |
| May 6, 2010 | S2·E5 | Final Frontiers |
| April 29, 2010 | S2·E4 | Decoding the Skies |
| April 15, 2010 | S2·E3 | Alien Contact |
| April 8, 2010 | S2·E2 | Stellar Storms |
| April 1, 2010 | S2·E1 | Cosmic Collisions |
| February 15, 2009 | S1·E3 | The Most Explosive |
| February 15, 2009 | S1·E2 | The Biggest and Smallest |
| February 15, 2009 | S1·E1 | The Fastest |