Season 2006 (2006)
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Episodes 14
Journey to the Edge
Patrick talks to Mike A'Hearn, the NASA scientist behind the Deep Impact mission.
Read MoreOn Top of the World
A look at Hawaii's Mauna Kea observatories; Chris looks at the telescopes, while Patrick talks to British scientists who use them.
Read MoreMapping the Moon
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.
Read MoreThe Loveliest Planet
Tips on finding Saturn; Patrick talks to Prof John Zarnecki about the latest from the Cassini mission.
Read MoreA Spin Around the Sun
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.
Read MoreTurkish Delight
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.
Read MoreGlorious Galaxies
How galaxies are formed.
Read MoreBangs in the Night
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.
Read MoreWandering Giants
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.
Read MoreReturn to the Red Planet
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.
Read MoreThe Sun and Moon
SMART-1 project scientist Bernard Foing on the spacecraft's pioneering technology; Chris looks at the STEREO and Solar-B missions to the Sun.
Read MoreAutumn Sky
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.
Read MoreThe Evil Twin
The latest findings of Venus Express, currently scrutinising Earth's 'evil twin' Venus, known for its searing temperatures.
Read MoreThe Sounds of Stars
Patrick finds out how scientists are making sounds and music from the changes within stars. Chris Lintott looks at variable stars.
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