NOVA (1974)

Episode Overview

The Milky Way stretches across the night sky, serving as a reminder of our position in the vast cosmos. What forces formed this massive spiral of stars, and what lies ahead for it? NOVA takes a retrospective journey to uncover the dramatic history of our galactic home, tracing its origins from a swirling mass of gas and dust to significant encounters with other galaxies. Ultimately, gaze into the future to witness the Milky Way's eventual merger with the Andromeda galaxy, set to unfold over 4 billion years from now.