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EP1 The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean Sep 28, 1980

At the beginning of this cosmic journey across space and time, Dr. Carl Sagan takes us to the edge of the universe aboard a spaceship of the imagination. Through beautiful special effects, we witness quasars, exploding galaxies, star clusters, supernovas and pulsars. Returning to our solar system, we enter a re-creation of the Alexandrian Library, the seat of learning on Earth 2,000 years ago.

EP2 One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue Oct 05, 1980

Dr. Sagan's cosmic calendar makes the history of the universe understandable and frames the origin of the Earth and the evolution of life. We see the evolutionary process unfold, from microbes to humans. Our understanding of how life developed on Earth enables us to venture to other worlds for imaginative speculations on what forms life might take elsewhere.

EP3 Harmony of the Worlds Oct 12, 1980

This episode is a historical re-creation of the life of Johannes Kepler, the last scientific astrologer, the first modern astronomer and the author of the first science fiction novel. Kepler provided the insight into how the moon and the planets move in their orbits and ultimately how to journey to them. It's also a story about the scientific process of discovery, and how the search for truth is never easy but always worthwhile.

EP4 Heaven and Hell Oct 19, 1980

A descent through the hellish atmosphere of Venus to explore its broiling surface serves as a warning to our world about the possible consequences of the increasing greenhouse effect. Then Dr. Sagan leads us on a tour of our solar system to see how other heavenly bodies have suffered from various cosmic catastrophes.

EP5 Blues for a Red Planet Oct 26, 1980

Is there life on Mars? Dr. Sagan takes viewers on a tour of the red planet first through the eyes of science fiction authors, and then through the unblinking eyes of two Viking spacecrafts that have sent thousands of pictures of the stunning Martian landscape back to Earth since 1976. Though based on older Mars missions, Sagan's analysis still holds true.

EP6 Travellers' Tales Nov 02, 1980

Dr. Sagan compares the exhilaration of 17th-century Dutch explorers who ventured in sailing ships halfway around our planet in their quest for wealth and knowledge to an inside view of the excitement around Voyager's expeditions to Jupiter and Saturn. The newly acquired treasures of our present golden age of exploration are the focus of this episode.

EP7 The Backbone of Night Nov 09, 1980

Humans once thought the stars were campfires in the sky and the Milky Way "the backbone of night." In this fascinating segment Dr. Sagan takes us back to ancient Greece, when the basic question "what are the stars?" was first asked. He visits the Brooklyn elementary school of his childhood, where this same question is still on students' minds.

EP8 Journeys in Space and Time Nov 16, 1980

A voyage to see how star patterns change over millions of years is followed by a journey to the planets of other stars, and a look at the possibility of time travel. This takes us to Italy, where a young Albert Einstein first wondered what it would be like to ride on a beam of light.

EP9 The Lives of the Stars Nov 23, 1980

Using computer animation and amazing astronomical art, Dr. Sagan shows how stars are born, live, die and sometimes collapse to form neutron stars or black holes. We then journey into the future to witness "the last perfect day on Earth," 5 billion years from now, after which the sun will engulf our planet in the fires of its death throes.

EP10 The Edge of Forever Nov 30, 1980

Dr. Sagan leads us on some awesome trips — to a time when galaxies were beginning to form, to India to explore the infinite cycles of Hindu cosmology, and to show how humans of this century discovered the expanding universe and its origin in the big bang. He disappears down a black hole and reappears in New Mexico to show us an array of 17 telescopes probing the farthest reaches of space.

EP11 The Persistence of Memory Dec 07, 1980

The brain is the focus of this fascinating portion of our journey as Dr. Sagan examines another of the intelligent creatures with whom we share the planet Earth — whales. Then we wind through the maze of the human brain to witness the architecture of thought. We see how genes, brains and books store the information necessary for human survival.

EP12 Encyclopedia Galactica Dec 14, 1980

Are there alien intelligences? How could we communicate with them? What about UFOs? The answers to these questions take us to Egypt to decode ancient hieroglyphics, to the largest radio telescope on Earth and, in the Spaceship of the Imagination, to visit other civilizations in space. Dr. Sagan answers questions such as: "What is the life span of a planetary civilization?" and "Will we one day hook up with a network of civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy?"

EP13 Who Speaks for Earth? Dec 21, 1980

Through the use of special effects we retrace the 15-billion-year journey from the big bang to the present. We also hear the tragic story of the martyrdom of Hypatia, the woman scientist of ancient Alexandria. This is the famous episode on nuclear war in which Dr. Sagan argues that our responsibility for survival is owed not just to ourselves, but also to the cosmos, ancient and vast, from which we spring.

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Released: 28 September 1980 Ended

Producted By: KCET

Country: United States of America

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Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.

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movies-109 1980 was a tumultuous year for me. I was 22 years old trying to prove myself in a competitive field, working lots of hours. I believe Cosmos originally aired on Monday nights on public TV, and I made sure I got home in time to see each episode. I turned out the lights and devoted my entire attention to the program. No pause buttons then, no streaming, and on public TV - no commercial breaks.The hypnotic voice of Carl Sagan takes us on a voyage totally beyond anyone's experience at the time, and fascinating because it's not science fiction, it's real. This program is so good that almost 38 years later it's still relevant.The DVD edition has a few updates but the original program is intact within, missing only that KCET station bumper that always gave me a chill because for the next hour, I knew I was going to be on a brain massage.Neil DeGrasse Tyson's 2014 redux of Cosmos stands on its own and its HD effects are far superior to the 1980 program made for broadcast television. I've watched it repeatedly as well, but the original is magic. I'm starting it over again with part one.We are made of star stuff. One does not need to believe in God, or be an athiest, or be anywhere between to appreciate what Carl Sagan presented to the world during one of its most dangerous years. Star stuff.

Stoh80 From the Big Bang to the first humans, from the smallest atoms to the grandest of galaxies, Cosmos: A Personal Voyage does it all. Carl Sagan, an astronomer and one of the greatest popularizers of science of all time, addresses in this 13 episode series some of the more profound questions that humans sometimes find themselves asking. "How did we get here?" "What lies out in space beyond the Earth?" Sagan does it all through a scientific point of view, while still keeping it personal and easy to understand for the audience.Don't think that just because Cosmos is from 1980 that it is outdated. It is a very well done series, and the themes that it addresses are just as relevant to today's world as it was when this program first came out. While it mostly focuses on scientific topics such as space exploration, evolution, and the human brain, it also brings up topics like nuclear disarmament and the danger of believing in superstition. While Sagan makes sure that every statement he says is supported by evidence, he is not afraid to say that, at least at the time, there are some things in the universe that science simply does not know.Using plenty of visuals and layman's terms, Sagan does a good job to make sure the viewer doesn't feel alienated from the complex issues that this series tackles. Cosmos is not some cold educational program. It is also very emotional, showing us how small we are in the universe and how fragile our planet actually is. Watching this series has allowed me to understand some basic things about the universe that I never even considered—"In order to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." I wholeheartedly recommend this program to any human capable of thinking. Even if you think science is only something that a small, eggheaded elite can understand, watching Cosmos: A Personal Voyage should be more than enough to change your mind, and give you more of an idea exactly what our place is in the universe.

sam-965-78538 basically everything has been said here, this is sort of an epic series. No matter if you like the topic or don't, its one of those thing that boarders perfection. Through this "epic journey" Sagan educates us on the true meaning of life, and the importance that each individual has to the contribution to the universe. Probably the most astounding thing about this film is the fact that it was made in the late 70s, and its facts still hold true today. Carl was a visionary that we will all miss, bit this mini series will be one of those documentaries that will stand the test of time. Its sort of the only documentary i have ever seen that truly does not have a bias, its just there for the betterment of mankind. In the end "we are all star stuff."

Robert J. Maxwell Well, it's hard to imagine a better introduction to astronomy, or to science and history, than this series distributed by Public Broadcasting System and hosted by Carl Sagan. I watched it when it first aired and recently saw it again, and it's as impressive now as it was in 1982.Much depends on Carl Sagan, who takes us through the universe, from atoms to billions and billions of stars and galaxies, and he delivers it all very smoothly. A nice, casual guy who wears sports clothes and speaks mellifluously, Sagan knows what he's talking about and gives us an occasional personal or humanitarian gloss. He's one of those professors, like Vincent Scully, who seems genuinely awed by the things he's describing.A stellar list of advisors, artists, and animators suggests the enormous effort that went into this project.I don't expect to see anything more entertaining, informative, and inspiring about this subject.