The Sky at Night
Season 53 Episode 9 - Coronas of the Sun
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1957
Documentary, News
Sir Patrick Moore, with the help of Pete Lawrence and the latest pictures, investigates the longest total eclipse of the sun for many years, which took place in India and China in July 2009. In orbit around Saturn, the Cassini probe has sent back amazing new images, and there's a new discovery on the moon Enceladus. Chris Lintott reports from the latest Cassini conference in London and finds out why there is a sprinkling of table salt in the rings of Saturn
Episodes in Season 53
1
Light Fantastic
2
The Merry Dancers
3
The Fountains of Enceladus
4
Herschel in the Red
5
Close Encounters
6
Neighbourhood Watch
7
Apollo 11: A Night to Remember
8
The Apollo Miracle
9
Coronas of the Sun
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