16:13
PBS Space Time
Are there Undiscovered Elements Beyond The Periodic Table?
We explore if it's really possible that new elements exist beyond the periodic table.
The Real Possibility of Mapping Alien Planets!
PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.
The Real Possibility of Mapping Alien Planets!
Season 8 Episode 29 | 14m 59s | CC
This is the craziest proposal for an astrophysics mission that has a good chance of actually happening. A train of spacecraft sailing the sun’s light to a magical point out there in space where the Sun’s own gravity turns it into a gigantic lens. What could such a solar-system-sized telescope do? Pretty much anything. But definitely map the surfaces of alien worlds.
Subscribe to Our Newsletters
Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.