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The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

1957Returning Series69 Seasons846 Episodes8.3TMDB
BBC Four

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

Season 49 · Episode 6

The Shocking Sun

Jun 6, 2005

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.

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When did The Sky at Night Season 49 Episode 6 air?

The Sky at Night Season 49 Episode 6 aired on June 6, 2005.

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