Journey to the Edge of the Universe

Journey to the Edge of the Universe enacts a virtual, non-stop odyssey from Earth to the very edges of the observable universe. Shot using cutting-edge CGI technology, the documentary seeks to offer a seamless spectacle of what it would be like to travel through the vast immensity of space and time that make up the universe.

The makers of Journey to the Edge of the Universe have built upon the spectacular and awe-inspiring images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, adding action and detail to create a compelling illustration of the workings and mysteries of the universe. One of the most striking views is perhaps the image of Earth seen from near the edge of the solar system, where the blue planet appears no more significant than a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.

The epic trip to the edge of the cosmos begins in the local neighbourhood of the solar system. The documentary explores each planet in turn, beginning with Earth’s rocky neighbours and moving on to the imposing gas giants further out in the Sun’s sphere of influence. From there, it embarks on a whirlwind tour of nearby stars, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, pulsars and quasars. Admittedly, it is impossible to depict the full immensity of the universe — including time itself — on the finite screen of a television set. However, this documentary makes a highly laudable case for being one of the most visually ambitious and uncanny attempts to do just that.