S1·E5 Hiding in the Light
Synopsis
The Ship of the Imagination travels back in time to reveal 11th century Europe and North Africa during the golden age of Islam, when brilliant physicist Ibn al-Haytham discovered the scientific method and first understood how we see, and how light travels. Later, William Herschel discovers the infrared and the signature hidden in the light of every star, eventually unlocking one of the keys to the cosmos.
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When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Cosmos air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('Hiding in the Light') originally aired on April 6, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Hiding in the Light')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.
What happens in Cosmos Season 1 Episode 5?
The Ship of the Imagination travels back in time to reveal 11th century Europe and North Africa during the golden age of Islam, when brilliant physicist Ibn al-Haytham discovered the scientific method and first understood how we see, and how light travels. Later, William Herschel discovers the infra...
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