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The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 48

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Every episode of The Sky at Night Season 48 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 48!

The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 48

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...
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    #1 - Music of the Spheres

    S48:E1

    The Universe has its own heavenly sounds, such as pulsars, panetary magnetospheres and solar winds. Patrick Moore explores the ancient link between the cosmos and music, with actor and musician Donald Francke and classical composer Dr Allan Chapman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Roving on Mars

    S48:E2

    Patrick Moore talks about the latest news from the NASA Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, and the European spacecraft Mars Express. He also talks to lead scientists at NASA about plans for the rovers, surprises ahead, and the long term future of Martian exploration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Cosmic Vision

    S48:E3

    Patrick Moore talks to Professor David Southwood about Europe's space missions. Plus, the latest from Mars with Chris Lintott.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Digging for Dark Matter

    S48:E4

    Scientists are searching for the elusive dark matter 1300 meters below ground. Without it, galaxies would fly apart and the Universe would be very different. Yet there is still no definite proof dark matter exists. Patrick Moore visits Europe's deepest mine, and meets the physicists mining at the frontier of astronomy.Also the latest news from Mars and more on the Kuiper Belt object Sedna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Star Birth

    S48:E5

    From the galactic maternity wards of clouds and dust we call nebulae, stars emerge. Yet little is know about this cosmic 'birth' process. Patrick Moore discusses how stars are created.

    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Transit of Venus

    S48:E6

    On the morning of the 8 June 2004, the planet Venus passes in front of the Sun, a once in a lifetime event. This rare occurrence has only been observed five times ever, and in the past was used to calculate the astronomical unit.In this special programme, Patrick Moore previews the transit with advice on viewing and photographing the Sun, and explores the planet Venus and future missions.

    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Moons of Saturn

    S48:E7

    After a seven year journey the European and American spacecraft Cassini finally reaches Saturn. In the first of this two part special, Patrick Moore reviews the latest results following Cassini's spectacular flyby of the Saturnian moon Phoebe and the Huygens probe destined for Titan.

    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Cassini at Saturn

    S48:E8

    After just a month orbiting Saturn, the spacecraft Cassini has sent back stunning images and amazing results. Patrick Moore unveils the mysterious gas giant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Roboscope

    S48:E9

    Responding to signals from space, new robotic telescopes are able to observe the first flashes of the Universe's most devasting explosions. Chris Lintott visits the world's largest robotic telescope on La Palma. Patrick Moore presents.

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    #10 - Planet Quest

    S48:E10

    Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott give a monthly guide to the night sky. They look at the constellation of Pegasus and the Andromeda galaxy. There's also review and analysis of astronomical events and news and another chance to find out about extrasolar planets and the project superWASP or wide angle search for extrasolar planets.

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    #11 - Star Death

    S48:E11

    Planetary nebulae are beautiful to look at whether through a back garden telescope or as a Hubble picture. Patrick Moore talks to Professor Nye Evans and Dr Don Pollacco about the death of stars and planetary nebulae.

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    #12 - Wide Eyed

    S48:E12

    In this special, Patrick Moore finds out about how the world's largest telescope in Chile is unlocking the secrets to our Universe. Chris Lintott travels to the Very Large Telescope to see its revolutionary adaptive optics in action and takes time out to explore the Southern Sky.

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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"Music of the Spheres" is the best rated episode of "The Sky at Night" season 48. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2004. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Roving on Mars".