This episode delves into the interplay of light, time, and gravity, revealing how they alter our understanding of the cosmos. Set against the backdrop of summer nights in 1809, we listen in on enchanting strolls along the shore. Renowned astronomer William Herschel shares captivating tales with his young son, John, who is destined to uncover significant discoveries of his own in the future. Through their conversations, we glimpse the wonders of the universe and the legacy of knowledge passed from father to son.
Show
Cosmos
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Mar 30, 2014
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Standing Up in the Milky Way
S01E02
Some of the Things that Molecules Do
S01E03
When Knowledge Conquered Fear
S01E04
A Sky Full of Ghosts
S01E05
Hiding in the Light
S01E06
Deeper, Deeper, Deeper Still
S01E07
The Clean Room
S01E08
Sisters of the Sun
S01E09
The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth
S01E10
The Electric Boy
S01E11
The Immortals
S01E12
The World Set Free
S01E13
Unafraid of the Dark