A visionary astronomer in West Africa attempts a high-stakes observation of a distant asteroid vital to a NASA mission. From prehistoric ruins to Islamic skywatchers, explore the heritage and future of African astronomy.
Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 5002
No future air times were found for this episode.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.
Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Wed, Mar 29 | 9:00 P.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Thu, Mar 30 | 12:30 A.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Thu, Mar 30 | 1:00 P.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Sat, Apr 1 | 1:00 P.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Sun, Apr 2 | 12:00 A.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Sun, Apr 2 | 8:00 P.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Tue, Apr 4 | 12:00 A.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Tue, Apr 4 | 7:00 P.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Wed, Apr 5 | 12:00 A.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Wed, Apr 5 | 8:00 A.M. |
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
![]() |
Wed, Apr 5 | 9:00 P.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
Thu, Apr 6 | 1:00 A.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
Thu, Apr 6 | 1:00 P.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
Sat, Apr 8 | 1:00 P.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
Sun, Apr 9 | 12:00 A.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
Sun, Apr 9 | 8:00 P.M. |
Arctic Sinkholes
![]() |
WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham
WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton
WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene
W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover
W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg