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Messenger to Mercury
Star-gazing documentary series. As the spacecraft Messenger finally reaches Mercury, it offers up enthralling pictures of the planet's hidden side.
Star-gazing documentary series. Mercury is a world of extremes and enigmas - the closest one to the Sun. The spacecraft Messenger, which has just reached it after a four year journey, now offers enthralling pictures of its hidden side, which has never been seen before. Sir Patrick Moore looks at the latest images from this exciting mission, while Dr Chris Lintott looks forward to the lunar eclipse this month.
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Sat 9 Feb 2008
12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
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Messenger's views of Mercury
Duration: 04:22
Broadcasts
Mon 4 Feb 2008 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland & Wales- Mon 4 Feb 2008 00:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland
- Mon 4 Feb 2008 01:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales
Mon 4 Feb 2008 19:30- Tue 5 Feb 2008 01:00
- Sat 9 Feb 2008 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
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