Ancient Skies

Finding the Center

Episode 2 | 55m 14s | WETA Passport

Episode two of this landmark series delves further into our ancient understanding of the skies above. After exploring the mysterious creatures living at the edge of the world, we follow the story of our earth as it takes shape and a place in the cosmos in the minds of great astronomers and scientists including Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo.

Aired: 07/31/19 | Expires: 07/29/26 | Rating: TV-PG

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Extras From This Episode

• Earth-Centered Cosmos

  Clip: Ep2 | 1m 58s

• The Edge of the World

  Clip: Ep2 | 1m 52s

• Episode 2 Preview | Finding the Center

  Preview: Ep2 | 30s

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