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  1. Destiny

    8/8 A look at the fate of our solar system, and the new planetary systems being found nearby.

  2. Life

    7/8 A look at how our understanding of the evolution of life on earth has changed.

  3. Atmosphere

    6/8 An investigation of the weather systems found throughout the solar system.

  4. Star

    5/8 A look at man's quest to understand the body at the centre of the solar system - the sun.

  5. Moon

    4/8 An investigation into our growing understanding of the origins of the moon.

  6. Giants

    3/8 How the solar system's largest planets were revealed by the Voyager probes.

  7. Terra Firma

    2/8 A look at the discovery of frozen lava plains on Venus and a massive volcano on Mars.

  8. Different Worlds

    1/8 How the solar system formed and how mankind has tried to explore this fantastic frontier.