From the mysteries of our own solar system to the questions that surround unexplored galaxies, history and science collide in this ambitious investigation of the Universe. Questions about the Universe have consumed man since the dawn of time. Since humans made their first tentative explorations of space, we have increased our knowledge of the cosmos dramatically, using powerful telescopes, robotic probes, and manned missions. THE UNIVERSE employs cutting edge computer-generated imagery to bring distant planets and faraway stars up close, allowing us to gaze at black holes and comets and re-create the births and deaths of galaxies and solar systems.