The Sky at Night
Season 49 Episode 6 - The Shocking Sun
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1957
Documentary, News
Sun spots and solar flares release high energy particles and radiation that can damage satellites and telecommunications, as well as creating the beautiful aurora in the atmosphere. Patrick Moore talks to Scottish astronomer Professor John Brown about the lastest solar mission, Rhessi, which is observing these incredibly violent outbursts from our nearest star, the Sun.
Episodes in Season 49
1
Lord of the Rings
2
Unveiling Titan
3
Strangers in the Night
4
Star Party
5
Eye on the Universe
6
The Shocking Sun
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7
Deep Impact
8
Fallout From Deep Impact
9
The Search for Life
10
A Journey through Space and Time
11
Mapping The Universe
12
The Planets
13
Mars and the Ring of Fire
14
