S1·E1 The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 28, 1980
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Directors
- Adrian Malone, David F. Oyster
- Writers
- Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
- Score
- 8.2/10 (13 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
At the beginning of this cosmic journey across space and time, Dr. Carl Sagan takes us to the edge of the universe aboard a spaceship of the imagination. Through beautiful special effects, we witness quasars, exploding galaxies, star clusters, supernovas and pulsars.
Returning to our solar system, we enter a re-creation of the Alexandrian Library, the seat of learning on Earth 2,000 years ago.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean') originally aired on September 28, 1980.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Cosmos: A Personal Voyage Season 1 Episode 1?
At the beginning of this cosmic journey across space and time, Dr. Carl Sagan takes us to the edge of the universe aboard a spaceship of the imagination. Through beautiful special effects, we witness quasars, exploding galaxies, star clusters, supernovas and pulsars. Returning to our solar system, ...
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