The Universe · SEASON 1

Saturn: Lord of the Rings

Episode 8 · 2007-07-24

★ 8.7
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Season 1Episode 8★ 8.7/10
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Episode overview

Are the rings of Saturn a real celestial phenomenon or merely a cosmic Illusion? Technology allows the experts to get closer to the furthest planet visible to the naked eye. Old questions are answered and new ones arise. Does Saturn hold the key to Earth's weather and will one of its moons supply us with all the oil we'll ever need?

45 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. Secrets of the Sun2007-05-29 2. Mars: The Red Planet2007-06-05 3. The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet2007-06-12 4. Jupiter: The Giant Planet2007-06-19 5. The Moon2007-06-26 6. Spaceship Earth2007-07-10 7. The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus2007-07-17 8. Saturn: Lord of the Rings2007-07-24 9. Alien Galaxies2007-07-31 10. Life and Death of a Star2007-08-07 11. The Outer Planets2007-08-14 12. The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe2007-08-21 13. Search for ET2007-08-28 14. Beyond the Big Bang2007-09-04