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The Best and the Brightest / Eyes in Space

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How can our country and state retain their leadership in an increasingly competitive global market? How will you, your children and your grandchildren fare in this fast-paced, rapidly expanding new world economy? In The Best and the Brightest, some of Texas' most thoughtful and provocative educators and leaders speak plainly about changes we must make in our educational system and in ourselves. As you will see, an innovative, competitive society must begin in our state's classrooms and homes, as the world alters around us.

In the isolation of the Davis Mountains in far West Texas, scientists and educators explore the farthest reaches of the heavens. Looking through mammoth telescopes, Eyes in Space examines galaxies and asteroids, dark matter and the expansion of the universe. Learn about near-collisions with asteroids and the most fundamental questions of human existence, as astronomers take us far beyond our planet, solar system and galaxy.

Length: 27 min.

Rating: TV-G