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Herschel in the Red

Patrick Moore discusses what Herschel, Europe's biggest and most expensive space satellite, will do once it begins its infrared exploration of the universe.

Patrick Moore discusses what Herschel, Europe's biggest and most expensive space satellite, will do once it begins its infrared exploration of the universe.

Dr Chris Lintott gets a rare chance to see the Herschel mirror, which at 3.5 metres will be the biggest astronomical mirror ever to be sent into space.

29 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Apr 200914:10
BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire

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Credits

PresenterPatrick Moore
PresenterChris Lintott

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 Apr 200900:40
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Mon 6 Apr 200901:45
    BBC One Scotland
  • Mon 6 Apr 200919:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 11 Apr 200914:10
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire

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