Many years ago, maybe 15 or 20 I saw a show on PBS that explained Einstein’s theories very well. They use computer animated balls and grids to show space warping and went into black holes and such. Does anybody remember this TV show and its name? I would love to find a DVD of it or one like it.
2007-10-11 15:30:57 · 4 answers · asked by Steve L 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I'm certain you're talking about Carl Sagan's Cosmos, which is the most watched program in the history of PBS, and was made in 1980. Episode 9 "The Lives of the Stars" explains black holes and uses a grids and balls (live, and CGI) to demonstrate gravity. Episode 8 "Travels in Space and Time" talks the most about Einstein and explains the effects of traveling at near-light speeds. You can watch the entire series here, but the episodes are stand alone so don't feel that you have to watch them all in order.
http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/9/7147
Here's the part of episode 9 with the grid on youtube if you can't get the vids on tv-links working
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ_rVsg-vvk
I do recommend watching the whole series, though, as it's fantastic, and Carl Sagan was probably one of the best human beings of the 20th century.
2007-10-11 16:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Eli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bet it was a great show to see. Try contacting your local PBS programing department. They might have something in their records or program listings. I have a picture of him hanging in my living room. The one at the Yerkes Observatory. I have done a lot of volunteer work for our PBS in the past and they like it when you have questions like this because it shows them that someone really is watching. Did you see Seeing in the Dark about 2 weeks ago. That was a great show too. Good luck with your search.
2007-10-11 15:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you actually contacted PBS
I have found TV stations to be VERY helpful with queries like this. They also have researchers who could help you out.
I had a recent similar experience and was helped out fully - except the program wasn't on DVD or any media I could use, so I missed out. But tey helped and found the answer.
2007-10-11 15:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it out. Nova online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/int_spac.html
no, I'm 31 and don't recall it. Many shows have used digital balls and grid.
I thought this one was cool
http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/729
2007-10-11 16:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Mercury 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋