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Science's Greatest Mysteries: The Age of the Universe

51 minutes, 38 seconds

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In 1989, the space telescope Hipparcos focused on a single star. It then made an unbelievable discovery. Known as the Methuselah star, this celestial body appeared to be older than the universe itself. It led to some soul searching in the astronomical community as scientists realized that their estimations of the universe's age were potentially flawed. But could this mystery ever be solved? Part of the "Science's Greatest Mysteries" series.

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Runtime: 51 minutes, 38 seconds

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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 1
52 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 10
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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 2
51 minutes 11 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 3
51 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 4
48 minutes 35 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 5
49 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Science's Greatest Mysteries
Episode 6
49 minutes 53 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12