Nova (TV Series) At the Edge of Space (2013) User Reviews

Beautiful and Enlightening Look at Space!

[Sylviastel · 7/10 · 4 July 2018]

This Nova episode takes viewers for an educational, enlightening and beautiful ride through space without leaving the living room. Scientists from MIT and others offer insights about the world beyond earth. The episode also showed the view from above during thunderstorms and other natural phenomenon. This episode is enjoyable for those interested in aeronautics. It should be seen on a bigger screen though.

What is a sprite?

[Bernie4444 · 10/10 · 6 January 2024]

NOVA Series 40 Episode 23 aired Nov 20, 2013

Everybody knows about the Aurora Borealis or Aurora Australis; this phenomenon has been explored from about every angle you can count.

Did somebody forget to tell us about sprites?

A sprite is a common term used to describe elf-like beings of supernatural legendary creatures. Moreover, it refers to various spiritual beings like ghosts.

No not that sprite. A sprite is atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles.

First seen in 1973 by a pilot. In 1989 it was photographed. Now we get to watch the attempt to photograph sprites from the international space station.

I can say I have looked at sprites from both sides now. And still somehow...