The WORST episodes of alpha-Centauri

Every episode of alpha-Centauri ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of alpha-Centauri!

Astrophysics explained graphically, well-founded and with a dash of humor - that is what you can expect of these 15-minute essays by Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch from the university observatory in Munich, Germany. Each show is centered around one topic that is of special interest to Lesch. The setting is simplistic and reminiscent of a university mini-lecture. But exactly that is what makes this show so special.

Last Updated: 8/26/2026Network: ARD alphaStatus: Ended
Where was the Big Bang?
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#1 - Where was the Big Bang?

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/28/2001

What is a supernova?
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#2 - What is a supernova?

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/24/1999

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What is terraforming?
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#3 - What is terraforming?

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/7/1999

What was the weather like 4.5 billion years ago?
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#4 - What was the weather like 4.5 billion years ago?

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/21/1999

Where do the x-rays in space come from?
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#5 - Where do the x-rays in space come from?

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/5/1999

Did the Star of Bethlehem exist?
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#6 - Did the Star of Bethlehem exist?

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/19/1999

What is the Big Bang?
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#7 - What is the Big Bang?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2000

What is a quasar?
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#8 - What is a quasar?

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2000

Are the planetary orbits stable?
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#9 - Are the planetary orbits stable?

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2000

Anything new about the extraterrestrials?
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#10 - Anything new about the extraterrestrials?

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/2000

Where is the nearest black hole?
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#11 - Where is the nearest black hole?

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2000

Do young stars smoke?
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#12 - Do young stars smoke?

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/16/2000

How does one measure distances in the universe? Part 1
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#13 - How does one measure distances in the universe? Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/22/2000

Do Black Holes fuse?
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#14 - Do Black Holes fuse?

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/27/2001

What are our cosmic neighbors?
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#15 - What are our cosmic neighbors?

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/10/1999

Is astronomy without telescope possible?
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#16 - Is astronomy without telescope possible?

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/25/2001

Where did our gold come from?
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#17 - Where did our gold come from?

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/3/2000

Do Black Holes dance?
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#18 - Do Black Holes dance?

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2004

What is methane hydrate?
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#19 - What is methane hydrate?

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/18/2004

What does Perseus sound like?
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#20 - What does Perseus sound like?

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/3/2004

What are myons?
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#21 - What are myons?

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2004

Can one park in space?
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#22 - Can one park in space?

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2004

What is binding energy?
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#23 - What is binding energy?

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2004

Is the world stable?
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#24 - Is the world stable?

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/26/2004

Are there holes in space?
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#25 - Are there holes in space?

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2004