The Astronomers

The story

This series explores the lives and work of noted modern-day astronomers, taking the viewer into the farthest reaches of outer space in search of black holes, quasars, dark matter, gravity waves, stars and evidence of planets outside our solar system. Intriguing celestial phenomena are examined from the perspectives of the experts: the men and women that are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Further, the series focuses not only on professional achievements, but on the scientists' personal lives as well.

The seasons

Season 1 The Astronomers 1991 · 6 episodes Season details＋

April 12, 1991

A look at the work and worlds of leading scientists and astronomers who are helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

Cast

R Richard ChamberlainNarrator V Vera RubinSelf T Tony TysonSelf J Jesse GreensteinSelf T Tiziana VenturiSelf J John DobsonSelf L Leonid GrishchukSelf K Kip ThorneSelf S Stephen HawkingSelf H Hans BetheSelf H Hans AlbrechtSelf