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Genius by Stephen Hawking

Where Are We?

Can three volunteers to measure the solar system and universe to find out where we are?

Aired 06/01/2016 | Rating TV-G

Genius by Stephen Hawking

Where Are We?

Preview: Episode 6 | 30s

Can three volunteers to measure the solar system and universe to find out where we are?

Three ordinary people a series of fun physical and mental challenges to show them how to think like a genius. Can they measure the earth, the solar system and even the universe and find out where we really are?

Aired 06/01/2016 | Rating TV-G

How Far Apart Are the Moon and the Earth?

Video has Closed Captions

Demonstration finding the distance between the moon and the Earth. (2m 11s)

Pendulum Experiment

Video has Closed Captions

The Earth rotates, and where you are changes how you see the universe. (50s)

Smartphone and Tablet Models of the Galaxies

Video has Closed Captions

Using smartphones and tablets to measure how far apart the Milky Way is from Andromeda. (2m 2s)

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