The Planets: Ice Worlds
Season 46 Episode 16 | 52m 48s
In the far reaches of the solar system, Uranus and Neptune dazzle with unexpected rings, supersonic winds, and dozens of moons. And NASA’s New Horizons gets a stunning up-close view of Pluto before venturing deep into the Kuiper Belt.
Aired: 08/14/19
Expires: 07/23/22
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NASA scientists received the most detailed images from its spacecraft, New Horizons.
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