Tuesday, September 16th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Heights
Military search and rescue efforts in deadly arctic conditions rely on a specialized helicopter with unrivaled power and endurance, and special access reveals how it works; in the Alps, a monster snow blower keeps trains running in dangerous weather.
Cosmic Vistas Landsat
Examining Landsat 8, the advanced planetary explorer with a 900 million dollar price tag, which is designed to reveal complex and ever-changing details undetectable by the human eye.
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Cosmic Vistas Constellations
Historical and modern examinations of constellations.
Cosmic Vistas Dark Energy
Studies are currently under way looking for evidence of dark energy in the movement of galaxies.
Million Dollar American Princesses Beautiful and Doomed
American heiresses Barbara Hutton, Clara Ward and "Kick" Kennedy search for love in Europe, but find tragedy instead.
Sacred Sites Temples of Priestesses
New discoveries reveal the astonishing role of women in the ancient world; from goddesses to matriarchies to witch trials.
Extreme Weather Salvage Tale of Two Wrecks
At the mouth of the Suez Canal, Lino Arosemena and his crew have a monster repair job of removing and refitting a 20-ton propeller.
Million Dollar American Princesses Beautiful and Doomed
American heiresses Barbara Hutton, Clara Ward and "Kick" Kennedy search for love in Europe, but find tragedy instead.
Sacred Sites Temples of Priestesses
New discoveries reveal the astonishing role of women in the ancient world; from goddesses to matriarchies to witch trials.
Air Warriors Harrier
The inside story of the Harrier, the world's most famous short takeoff and vertical landing fighter jet.
Ice Airport Alaska Heavy Lifting
A large construction load, a massive repair, and a fallen soldier weigh heavily on the crews.
Extreme Airport Africa Flight For Life
In the wilds of Southern Africa, aviation takes over where roads don't go. Extreme Airport Africa brings you into the world of high-octane, high-risk bush flying where pilots brave rough runways, wild fires and wild animals.
How Did They Fix That? Monster Jam
At Monster Jam, custom-built monster trucks roll, flip, and fly through the air. With the metal-bending beating these trucks endure, teams of specialized mechanics race against the clock to repair these engineering marvels in time for the next event.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Untold Arctic Wars Arctic Frontline
Discover why the desire to capture Nazi weapon technology turns the U.S. and USSR from WW II allies into Cold War enemies; look at how the superpowers try to gain an Arctic foothold, from guerrilla warfare to intelligence schemes to nuclear arms.
How Did They Fix That? Monster Jam
At Monster Jam, custom-built monster trucks roll, flip, and fly through the air. With the metal-bending beating these trucks endure, teams of specialized mechanics race against the clock to repair these engineering marvels in time for the next event.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Untold Arctic Wars Arctic Frontline
Discover why the desire to capture Nazi weapon technology turns the U.S. and USSR from WW II allies into Cold War enemies; look at how the superpowers try to gain an Arctic foothold, from guerrilla warfare to intelligence schemes to nuclear arms.
Alaska Aircrash Investigations Plane Down in the Tundra
A mystery emerges after a single-engine floatplane crashes.
How Did They Fix That? Monster Jam
At Monster Jam, custom-built monster trucks roll, flip, and fly through the air. With the metal-bending beating these trucks endure, teams of specialized mechanics race against the clock to repair these engineering marvels in time for the next event.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Untold Arctic Wars Arctic Frontline
Discover why the desire to capture Nazi weapon technology turns the U.S. and USSR from WW II allies into Cold War enemies; look at how the superpowers try to gain an Arctic foothold, from guerrilla warfare to intelligence schemes to nuclear arms.
World's Most Scenic River Journeys The River Po, Italy
Bill Nighy narrates a trip along the River Po, traveling across northern Italy from the snow-capped Alps to the delta where it meets the Adriatic Sea.
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Elements
A helicopter made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions; a trio of small but capable tugboats moves cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska.
Cosmic Vistas Eclipses
Lunar and solar eclipses.
Cosmic Vistas What Stars Are Made of
An exploration of the astrophysics of stars creating matter.