|
Space Week
National
Geographic Channel brings you a new series that goes to
the farthest reaches of space.
If we
could venture out to
the very edge of our
universe, what would we see? Where does the universe
end? And how will the universe end ? With four new
specials, National Geographic
Channel's Space Week offers an
epic
voyage across the
cosmos. It
illustrates the birth of stars, life on other
planets, terrifying black holes, and
the ultimate fate of the universe.
Using the most advanced digital image
programs, the series displays
the environment found outside of our planet
in amazing
detail.
The program "Death of the Universe" looks carefully
at three theories about how the universe will end. The
theories put the demise some 50 billion
years from now, so you don't have to worry too much
at the moment. Still, the destruction
sounds absolutely nightmarish.
Previously, scientists
thought that the universe would end in a "Big
Crunch," where the universe
retracts
back to its original size. Picture
a balloon losing its air. However, now
astronomers have different ideas that are based
on two things that exist in space:
dark energy
and dark matter. One theory says that
these opposing forces will
rip the universe
apart, atom by atom.
Another theory says that the universe will
keep
on expanding until stars gradually
fade and the universe is
cold and lifeless. Luckily, none of us
will be around to find out which theory
is correct.
A more peaceful journey through space is
provided in "Journey to the
Edge of the Universe." The program uses a single,
unbroken shot to show what we would
find if we were able to travel to the farthest
reaches of the universe. Voyage with National
Geographic past Venus and Mars to a star system 90
trillion kilometers away, passing
through other galaxies that
are not too
different from our own.
The mysteries of space have always
intrigued people. Don't
miss this chance to find out more ! |
