The Astronomers (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1991, The Astronomers is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This series explores the lives and work of noted modern-day astronomers, taking the viewer into the farthest reaches of outer space in search of black holes, quasars, dark matter, gravity waves, stars and evidence of planets outside our solar system. Intriguing celestial phenomena are examined from the perspectives of the experts: the men and women that are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Further, the series focuses not only on professional achievements, but on the scientists' personal lives as well.
Who’s in it. The Astronomers stars Richard Chamberlain as Narrator, Vera Rubin as Self, Tony Tyson as Self and Jesse Greenstein as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Astronomers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Astronomers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astronomers tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astronomers (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Astronomers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Astronomers worth watching?
- The Astronomers holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Astronomers?
- The Astronomers stars Richard Chamberlain, Vera Rubin, Tony Tyson, Jesse Greenstein and Tiziana Venturi.
- When was The Astronomers released?
- The Astronomers was released in 1991.