5 best documentaries to watch if you love astronomy

Best astronomy documentaries to watch in 2024 (Image via Biological Science/Youtube)
Best astronomy documentaries to watch in 2024 (Image via Biological Science/Youtube)

Mankind's endless fascination with gazing up at the night sky has led to some incredible documentaries around astronomy. When it comes to astronomy, there are thousands of movies and documentaries that have tried to explain the mysteries of the universe and the vast unknown.

However, there are some that go a cut above the rest to make for an extremely interesting watch. Here are five such documentaries that must be in your watch list if you love astronomy.

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1) Wonders of the Solar System (2010)

Physicist Brian Cox as the host of Wonders of the Solar System (image via BBC)
Physicist Brian Cox as the host of Wonders of the Solar System (image via BBC)

Physicist Brian Cox takes his viewers on a journey across the universe with Wonders of the Solar System. He travels far and wide to explore and explain how the laws of physics helped many natural wonders of the world to take shape.

The interesting facts shared by Brian Cox, along with his storytelling and relatable retelling of scientific processes, makes the miniseries a very enjoyable watch for astronomy lovers.


2) Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020)

Cosmos: Possible Worlds saw Neil deGrasse Tyson return as host (Imge via National Geographic UK/YouTube)
Cosmos: Possible Worlds saw Neil deGrasse Tyson return as host (Imge via National Geographic UK/YouTube)

Cosmos: Possible Worlds sees the revival of the original show Cosmos and the return of Neil deGrasse Tyson as the show's host.

The show dives deep into the connection between outer space and human civilization. It showcases reenactments of the likes of Sir Isaac Newton and Edmund Halley studying comets, making the show an interesting watch for fans of the original show, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.

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3) Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (Image via Prime Video)
Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (Image via Prime Video)

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking shows the iconic physicist Stephen Hawking taking his viewers through the various intricacies of humanity's relationship with the cosomos.

Every episode of the show deals with a deep concept like time travel, colonizing planets, alien invasions and similar topics. In his iconic robotic voice, Hawking takes viewers hrough these concepts in a scientific yet relatable manner.


4) Life Beyond Earth (1999)

Life Beyond Earth hosted by Timothy Ferris (Image via PBS)
Life Beyond Earth hosted by Timothy Ferris (Image via PBS)

Life Beyond Earth explores a theme that has fascinated mankind since time immemorial - what if there's life beyond the only place we know? The film explores extraterrestrial life using in-depth scientific analysis.

It explores the various forms in which alien life could manifest itself in the universe and how it could impact human life socially, culturally and technologically.


5) Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)

Neil deGrasse Tyson in Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (Image via Prime Video)
Neil deGrasse Tyson in Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (Image via Prime Video)

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey sees astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explain the various intricacies of the wonders of the world.

The show explores topics like the nature of gravity, formation of stars and planets, possibility of alien invasion and similar topics that have intrigued mankind forever.


These are some of the best documentaries you should add to your watch list if you are interested in astronomy.

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