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Known Universe (2009–2011) on National Geographic

The answer: Concluded June 23, 2011.
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Network / streamer
National Geographic
Premiered
February 15, 2009
Ended
June 23, 2011
Runtime
~60 min per episode
3seasons
17episodes

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

DateEp.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