The Planets

Come along for the ride as early planetary researchers learn that conditions on our neighboring planets may be too hostile to support life. Discover how recent findings hint there may be alien life 'hiding out' in places we've overlooked (1st work). Voyage to a future billions of years in the distance. Explore the Sun's expansion as it engulfs its planetary progeny in the final, fiery act of its billion-year long dilemma. Watch as chilly Mars experiences a sultry heat wave, Mercury and Venus melt down and gas giants undergo a startling cosmic change (2nd work).