The Sky at Night
Season 28 Episode 5 - New Life for Solar Max
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1957
Documentary, News
In February 1980 the Americans launched an important artificial satellite - Solar Max, designed to study the sun. After nine months it developed serious faults. Recently a daring rescue mission was mounted to capture and repair it. Patrick Moore describes this remarkable feat, and explains why Solar Max is so important.
Episodes in Season 28
1
The Winter Sky
2
At the Castle Gate
3
Venus Unveiled
4
The Secret Lives of the Stars
5
New Life for Solar Max
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6
Cooking the Elements
7
A Night with the INT
8
Missions to Comets
9
The Orange World of Titan
10
Shells Around the Stars
11
Once Upon a Time
12
Reflection Nebulae
13
