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World Service,18 Feb 1999,13 mins

The Speed of Light

The Lab

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How old are today's solar rays, and can the speed of light be slowed? The lab's astronomer in residence tells the inside story of Sirius, the Dog Star. Plus, how will the Universe end? Presented by Gareth Mitchell.

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