Season 2006

Season 2006

2006-01-01
14 Episodes

Episodes

Journey to the Edge

1. Journey to the Edge

2006-01-01

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Patrick talks to Mike A'Hearn, the NASA scientist behind the Deep Impact mission.

On Top of the World

2. On Top of the World

2006-02-05

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A look at Hawaii's Mauna Kea observatories; Chris looks at the telescopes, while Patrick talks to British scientists who use them.

Mapping the Moon

3. Mapping the Moon

2006-02-27

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Patrick Moore presents a guide to the most familiar body in the night sky, whilst Chris Lintott gives tips on how to observe the moon.

The Loveliest Planet

4. The Loveliest Planet

2006-03-05

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Tips on finding Saturn; Patrick talks to Prof John Zarnecki about the latest from the Cassini mission.

A Spin Around the Sun

5. A Spin Around the Sun

2006-03-06

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Patrick Moore offers advice on how to observe the sun and its many brilliant features. Chris Lintott demonstrates how to split light into a spectrum.

Turkish Delight

6. Turkish Delight

2006-04-02

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On 29 March, a total eclipse of the Sun passes over Antalya in Turkey. Patrick hopes for a glimpse of the partial eclipse to be seen from the UK.

Glorious Galaxies

7. Glorious Galaxies

2006-05-07

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How galaxies are formed.

Bangs in the Night

8. Bangs in the Night

2006-06-04

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Discussing gamma-rays that the spacecraft Swift has shown are far more varied than at first thought. Chris Lintott also tracks down the supernovae hunters.

Wandering Giants

9. Wandering Giants

2006-07-02

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Uranus and Neptune, which four billion years ago were much closer to the Sun, regularly swap orbits. Chris lintott takes a closer look at Jupiter.

Return to the Red Planet

10. Return to the Red Planet

2006-08-07

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UK scientists hope to find Martian life with the innovative 'life marker chip'; Chris lintott goes in search of the rover that will climb Martian mountains.

The Sun and Moon

11. The Sun and Moon

2006-09-03

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SMART-1 project scientist Bernard Foing on the spacecraft's pioneering technology; Chris looks at the STEREO and Solar-B missions to the Sun.

Autumn Sky

12. Autumn Sky

2006-10-02

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What to look for over the next few months; Lucie Green visits the Autumn Equinox star party at Kelling Heath; Chris talks to cosmologist Jim Gunn.

The Evil Twin

13. The Evil Twin

2006-11-06

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The latest findings of Venus Express, currently scrutinising Earth's 'evil twin' Venus, known for its searing temperatures.

The Sounds of Stars

14. The Sounds of Stars

2006-12-03

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Patrick finds out how scientists are making sounds and music from the changes within stars. Chris Lintott looks at variable stars.