The Origin and Evolution of Earth: From the Big Bang to the Future of Human Existence

Presolar Dust Grains—Chemistry Begins

Documentary Nov 15, 2013 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Unravel the story told in "presolar" grains of dust formed by stars very different from our sun. These are the earliest building blocks of our own solar system. Learn how scientists identify these microscopic particles, which often contain diamond crystals. Also see how the field of cosmochemistry is revolutionizing the study of minerals.

Documentary Nov 15, 2013 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2013
Run Time: 32 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.