How the Universe Works

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	How the Universe Works
First Air Date	April 25, 2010
Last Air Date	April 2, 2023
Seasons	11
Episodes	93
Episode Runtime	42min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Discovery
Networks	Science Discovery

S11E05

Solar System Special

New discoveries have rewritten the history of the solar system, revealing a complex and violent story that begins with the birth of the Sun from the debris of a massive galactic collision, to its eventual fate as a lone zombie star.

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