This episode vividly portrays the life of Johannes Kepler, who stands as the final scientific astrologer and the pioneering modern astronomer, credited with penning the first science fiction novel. Kepler's groundbreaking revelations about the movement of the moon and planets paved the way for understanding how to reach them. The narrative also delves into the scientific journey of exploration, highlighting that the pursuit of truth is fraught with challenges yet remains an endeavor of great value.
Show
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Episode
S01E03
Air Date
Oct 12, 1980
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
S01E02
One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue
S01E03
Harmony of the Worlds
S01E04
Heaven and Hell
S01E05
Blues for a Red Planet
S01E06
Travellers' Tales
S01E07
The Backbone of Night
S01E08
Journeys in Space and Time
S01E09
The Lives of the Stars
S01E10
The Edge of Forever
S01E11
The Persistence of Memory
S01E12
Encyclopedia Galactica
S01E13
Who Speaks for Earth?