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Ring World
Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Michele Dougherty and Professor Carl Murray to discuss Saturn and its rings system. Pete Lawrence shows how to observe it in May.
Saturn is one of the largest planets and the beautiful system of rings surrounding it makes it the most distinctive in the solar system. But how were the rings formed and what effect do Saturn's many moons have upon them? Sir Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Michele Dougherty and Professor Carl Murray, while Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel demonstrate the best way to observe Saturn during May.
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Sat 8 May 2010
18:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Patrick Moore |
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Producer | Paul Vanezis |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
Broadcasts
Mon 3 May 2010 00:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland- Mon 3 May 2010 01:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland
Mon 3 May 2010 19:00- Tue 4 May 2010 01:45
- Sat 8 May 2010 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 8 May 2010 18:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
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