Educational Space Documentary: Oort Cloud · Comets · Solar System · Sun's Gravitational Influence

This 2025 documentary, narrated by leading astronomers, explores the mysterious Oort Cloud, a distant icy shell surrounding our Solar System. Featuring insights from Jan Oort and Alessandro Morbidelli, it delves into the origins of long-period comets like Hale-Bopp, their orbits shaped by the Sun’s gravity and galactic tides. With stunning animations and NASA footage, the film uncovers the Oort Cloud’s role in our cosmic neighborhood. Stream on NASA+ or PBS to learn about this uncharted frontier.