History Channel’s Promising “Universe” Series
With the onset of summer, new documentaries tend to be little more than repeats we haven’t seen before. Though luckily, the History Channel is premiering a new series entitled “Universe”.
The premiere episode, “Secrets of the Sun” aired on Tuesday and was chalk full of interesting information about the star at the centre of our solar system. What I enjoy most about these shows is that no matter how many documentaries are made on a particular subject, I can always learn something new and reinforce already learned information about the universe around us.
Like many of the newer documentaries coming out, the show had a fluidity that made it easy to follow and incredibly enjoyable. Spots with very respected scientists, like Neil deGrasse Tyson, were well placed and the animation was right inline with what I’d expect from the History Channel (a.k.a, the show is not a showcase for computer animation, but instead an edutainment platform).
I look forward to watching all the episodes released this summer, and hopefully we’ll get to see some episodes regarding topics such as gravity, black holes, and the creation of galaxies. I’d strongly recommend it to anyone that enjoys seeing more of the universe around us.