2006

1. Journey to the Edge

Patrick talks to Mike A'Hearn, the NASA scientist behind the Deep Impact mission.

2006-01-01 • ? min

2. On Top of the World

A look at Hawaii's Mauna Kea observatories; Chris looks at the telescopes, while Patrick talks to British scientists who use them.

2006-02-05 • ? min

3. Mapping the Moon

Patrick Moore presents a guide to the most familiar body in the night sky, whilst Chris Lintott gives tips on how to observe the moon.

2006-02-27 • ? min

4. The Loveliest Planet

Tips on finding Saturn; Patrick talks to Prof John Zarnecki about the latest from the Cassini mission.

2006-03-05 • ? min

5. A Spin Around the Sun

Patrick Moore offers advice on how to observe the sun and its many brilliant features. Chris Lintott demonstrates how to split light into a spectrum.

2006-03-06 • ? min

6. Turkish Delight

On 29 March, a total eclipse of the Sun passes over Antalya in Turkey. Patrick hopes for a glimpse of the partial eclipse to be seen from the UK.

2006-04-02 • ? min

7. Glorious Galaxies

How galaxies are formed.

2006-05-07 • ? min

8. Bangs in the Night

Discussing gamma-rays that the spacecraft Swift has shown are far more varied than at first thought. Chris Lintott also tracks down the supernovae hunters.

2006-06-04 • ? min

9. Wandering Giants

Uranus and Neptune, which four billion years ago were much closer to the Sun, regularly swap orbits. Chris lintott takes a closer look at Jupiter.

2006-07-02 • ? min

10. Return to the Red Planet

UK scientists hope to find Martian life with the innovative 'life marker chip'; Chris lintott goes in search of the rover that will climb Martian mountains.

2006-08-07 • ? min

11. The Sun and Moon

SMART-1 project scientist Bernard Foing on the spacecraft's pioneering technology; Chris looks at the STEREO and Solar-B missions to the Sun.

2006-09-03 • ? min

12. Autumn Sky

What to look for over the next few months; Lucie Green visits the Autumn Equinox star party at Kelling Heath; Chris talks to cosmologist Jim Gunn.

2006-10-02 • ? min

13. The Evil Twin

The latest findings of Venus Express, currently scrutinising Earth's 'evil twin' Venus, known for its searing temperatures.

2006-11-06 • ? min

14. The Sounds of Stars

Patrick finds out how scientists are making sounds and music from the changes within stars. Chris Lintott looks at variable stars.

2006-12-03 • ? min