S1·E12 Encyclopedia Galactica
Synopsis
Are there alien intelligences? How could we communicate with them? What about UFOs? The answers to these questions take us to Egypt to decode ancient hieroglyphics, to the largest radio telescope on Earth and, in the Spaceship of the Imagination, to visit other civilizations in space.
Dr. Sagan answers questions such as: "What is the life span of a planetary civilization?" and "Will we one day hook up with a network of civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy?"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 12 of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage air?
Season 1, Episode 12 ('Encyclopedia Galactica') originally aired on December 14, 1980.
How long is Season 1 Episode 12 ('Encyclopedia Galactica')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.
What happens in Cosmos: A Personal Voyage Season 1 Episode 12?
Are there alien intelligences? How could we communicate with them? What about UFOs? The answers to these questions take us to Egypt to decode ancient hieroglyphics, to the largest radio telescope on Earth and, in the Spaceship of the Imagination, to visit other civilizations in space. Dr. Sagan ans...