During that time, there have been many developments and discoveries in science and technology, and enormous leaps and bounds have occurred in the realm of special effects. This new "Cosmos," which is hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, has been lovingly created with the goal of making members of the audience repeatedly say "whoa," and the first installment succeeds in that arena.
Whatever you do, please don't watch the new "Cosmos" on your phone or even on a tablet: For the love of Sagan, try to watch it in glorious HD, if you can. This is engaging eye candy that makes the grandeur of space come alive, and if you can see that for yourself on a big screen, all the better.