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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 48 · Episode 18

NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way

Aired Nov 3, 2021at 9PM·55m

Straddling the night sky, the Milky Way reminds us of our place in the galaxy we call home. But what shaped this giant spiral of stars and what will be its destiny? NOVA travels back in time to unlock the turbulent story of our cosmic neighborhood, from its birth in a whirling disk of clouds and dust to colossal collisions with other galaxies. Finally, peer into the future to watch the Milky Way’s ultimate fate as it collides with the Andromeda galaxy, over 4 billion years from now.

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When did NOVA Season 48 Episode 18 air?

NOVA Season 48 Episode 18 aired on November 3, 2021 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 48 Episode 18?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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