The Sky at Night
NR
8.4
1957
Documentary
, News
Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.
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- Cast:
- Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Episode 11 : Review of the Year
December. 08,2019
Looking back on the major stories of the year - from the New Horizons mission to the most distant world we have ever visited to the release of the first-ever picture of a black hole. The team relive the highlights and uncover the latest developments.
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Episode 10 : Rosetta: The Comet's Tale
November. 10,2019
The Rosetta mission to comet 67P was the first time a spacecraft landed on a comet's surface. What has this icy body taught us about the dawn of the solar system and the origins of life on earth?
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Episode 9 : Question Time
October. 13,2019
A one-hour special in which The Sky at Night team face a live studio audience to answer their questions about the mysteries and wonders of the universe.
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Episode 8 : Alien Worlds
September. 08,2019
Astronomers have found more than 4,000 planets circling stars other than our own. What do we know about these alien worlds and how have we managed to detect them?
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Episode 7 : Space Mission Special
August. 11,2019
The programme goes behind the scenes as the European Space Agency selects its next mission, which will be launched in 2028, meeting British teams vying to have their ideas selected, including a revolutionary mission to a comet.
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Episode 4 : Supermassive Black Hole
May. 12,2019
The team reveals how the first picture of a supermassive black hole was captured. The photograph of the hole at the heart of the M87 galaxy was released in April.
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