The Sky at Night
Season 50 Episode 8 - Bangs in the Night
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1957
Documentary, News
The biggest and most powerful explosions in the Universe are gamma ray bursts. With the launch of the spacecraft Swift, scientists now realise these exotic phenomena are far more varied than first suspected. Sir Patrick Moore finds out about the biggest bangs since the 'Big' one, while Chris Lintott tracks down the supernova hunters.
Episodes in Season 50
1
Journey to the Edge
2
On Top of the World
3
Mapping the Moon
4
The Loveliest Planet
5
A Spin Around the Sun
6
Turkish Delight
7
Glorious Galaxies
8
Bangs in the Night
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9
Wandering Giants
10
Return to the Red Planet
11
The Sun and Moon
12
Autumn Sky
13
The Evil Twin
14
