Cosmic Vistas

Documentary 2009

Available on Prime Video, Tubi TV, MagellanTV Documentaries, Smithsonian Channel

In this two-part film, Steve Backshall confronts the north face of the Eiger, one of the world’s deadliest climbs, in Switzerland. Watch as he confronts extreme elements and heartbreaking decisions.

Documentary 2009

PG

Starring Ivan Semeniuk

EPISODE 1

Fountain of Creation

Insight into how human beings uncovered the origins of the creation of the universe.

13 min · Dec 31, 1899 G
EPISODE 2

Icy Gems: Frozen Moons

In the far depths of space, out of reach of the Sun's warmth, water can only exist in a super solid state. Some small moons, in fact, are made entirely of ice. What stories do these Icy Gems have to tell about our solar system?

12 min · Dec 31, 1899 G
EPISODE 3

Rocky Shores

Exploring the solar system through the eyes of intrepid machines.

12 min · Dec 31, 1899 G
EPISODE 4

Galactic Visions: Alien Worlds

The diversity, complexity, and downright beauty of our own solar system is astounding. Could such beauty exist in other parts of the universe as well? Thanks to modern science, we now have the capability to see for ourselves.

13 min · Dec 31, 1899 G
EPISODE 5

Mars: Red Dawn

Landing a spacecraft on Mars is no easy task given our limited knowledge of the planet. The difference between success and failure can rely on the most minute detail.

13 min · Dec 31, 1899 G
EPISODE 6

The Giant Planets: Lords of Gravity

A fleet of spacecraft orbits, and sometimes lands on the surface of, Mars.

12 min · Dec 31, 1899 G

Ivan Semeniuk

Host
Lucy Robinson

Director

About

Cosmic Vistas

DOCUMENTARY

In this two-part film, Steve Backshall confronts the north face of the Eiger, one of the world’s deadliest climbs, in Switzerland. Watch as he confronts extreme elements and heartbreaking decisions.

Information

Studio: High Fidelity
Released: 2009
Rated: PG

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.