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January 1, 2006

Season 2006

01. Journey to the Edge

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

January 1, 2006

02. 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.

February 5, 2006

03. 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.

February 27, 2006

04. The Loveliest Planet

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

March 5, 2006

05. 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.

March 6, 2006

06. 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.

April 2, 2006

07. Glorious Galaxies

How galaxies are formed.

May 7, 2006

08. 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.

June 4, 2006

09. 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.

July 2, 2006

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.

August 7, 2006

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.

September 3, 2006

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.

October 2, 2006

13. The Evil Twin

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

November 6, 2006

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.

December 3, 2006