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TLC Elementary School: The Story of the Solar System

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This video includes four segments. In the first clip, learn how galaxies came together. In the second, learn about solar energy and wind. In the third clip, explore the planets and learn all about comets and asteroids in the final segment.
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Discover Magazine: Studying Moon Rocks

Discover Magazine: Studying Moon Rocks (1:51)

On Discovery Channel's "Discover Magazine," scientists study the moon rock brought back from the Apollo trip.

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10 Ways the World Will End: Earth Spins Off Its Axis (3:00)

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Solar Empire: Origin of Comets

Solar Empire: Origin of Comets (2:30)

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10 Ways the World Will End: Doomsday Asteroid

10 Ways the World Will End: Doomsday Asteroid (3:00)

Leading NASA scientists discuss the likelihood and implications of a doomsday asteroid colliding with Earth on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

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Tank on the Moon: Improving the Lunokhod (2:59)

With the basic design completed, scientists work to improve the Lunokhod for further testing. Learn more about lunar exploration in this video.

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10 Ways the World Will End: Earth Spins Off Its Axis

10 Ways the World Will End: Earth Spins Off Its Axis (3:00)

The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates how an asteroid collision could result in the Earth spinning closer to the sun. Overheating from sun exposure would cause drastic climate changes and would lead to our ultimate doom.

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10 Ways the World Will End: Doomsday Asteroid (3:00)

Leading NASA scientists discuss the likelihood and implications of a doomsday asteroid colliding with Earth on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

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The Year in Space 2000: The Asteroid Eros (1:20)

In 2000, a NASA satellite observed a near-Earth asteroid called Eros. Through inspection, it was discovered that Eros is an old asteroid from the beginning of the solar system. Learn more about Eros on The Science Channel's "The Year in Space 2000."

Exploring Time: The Birth of Our Solar System

Exploring Time: The Birth of Our Solar System (1:58)

On The Science Channel's "Exploring Time," learn how studying stardust can tell us how our solar system was created.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Jupiter's Moons

100 Greatest Discoveries: Jupiter's Moons (2:02)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," learn about Galileo Galilei's discovery of Jupiter's moons.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Elliptical Orbits

100 Greatest Discoveries: Elliptical Orbits (2:03)

In 1571, German mathematician Johannes Kepler discovered that the planets revolved around the sun in an elliptical orbit, not a circular one. Learn more about Kepler's findings on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

100 Greatest Discoveries: Theory of Copernicus

100 Greatest Discoveries: Theory of Copernicus (2:08)

In 1543 Nicolaus Copernicus, on his deathbed, challenged the thinking of his time by suggesting that Earth revolved around the sun. Learn more about Copernicus' studies on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

The Comet's Tale: Planet Formation

The Comet's Tale: Planet Formation (2:05)

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The Comet's Tale: Isaac Newton (2:06)

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100 Greatest Discoveries: The Milky Way's Radio Waves

100 Greatest Discoveries: The Milky Way's Radio Waves (2:47)

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