In this spellbinding series, Professor Brian Cox visits the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the solar system.
Jun 2, 2010 - 30m
Chasing tornadoes in Oklahoma, Brian explains how the same physics that creates these spinning storms shaped the young Solar System. And out of this celestial maelstrom emerged the jewel in the crown, Brian's second Wonder - the magnificent rings of Saturn.
Oct 16, 2010 - 30m
Professor Brian Cox explores how the search for aliens in the solar system has followed the search for water. He looks at Jupiter's moon Europa - a dazzling ball of ice.
Sep 24, 2010 - 30m
Brian looks at the power of the Sun, seeing a total solar eclipse in India and the Northern Lights in Norway as well as making contact with the probe, Voyager.
Jan 18, 2011 - 30m
Professor Brian Cox witnesses a total solar eclipse in India.
