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Star: New Worlds
Episode 5 of 8
This programme tells the story of the human race's quest to understand the Sun. Revered by ancient races as a god, the space age has given us a new perspective on our parent star.
This programme tells the story of the human race's quest to understand the Sun. Revered by ancient races as a god, the space age has given us a new perspective on our parent star, the powerhouse that drives the Solar System. Through images captured by astronauts aboard Skylab, we witness its terrible beauty close up.
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Mon 13 Feb 2006
19:00
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Spectroscopy reveals the Sun
Duration: 01:04
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Skylab observes the Sun
Duration: 03:23
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Skylab faces disaster
Duration: 01:41
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Galileo discovers sunspots
Duration: 01:31
Broadcasts
- Thu 25 Nov 2004 19:00
- Mon 13 Feb 2006 19:00