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 see in the night sky.
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Season 2006
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01. Journey to the Edge
2006-01-01
Patrick talks to Mike A'Hearn, the NASA scientist behind the Deep Impact mission.
02. On Top of the World
2006-02-05
A look at Hawaii's Mauna Kea observatories; Chris looks at the telescopes, while Patrick talks to British scientists who use them.
03. Mapping the Moon
2006-02-27
Patrick Moore presents a guide to the most familiar body in the night sky, whilst Chris Lintott gives tips on how to observe the moon.
04. The Loveliest Planet
2006-03-05
Tips on finding Saturn; Patrick talks to Prof John Zarnecki about the latest from the Cassini mission.
05. A Spin Around the Sun
2006-03-06
Patrick Moore offers advice on how to observe the sun and its many brilliant features. Chris Lintott demonstrates how to split light into a spectrum.
06. Turkish Delight
2006-04-02
On 29 March, a total eclipse of the Sun passes over Antalya in Turkey. Patrick hopes for a glimpse of the partial eclipse to be seen from the UK.
07. Glorious Galaxies
2006-05-07
How galaxies are formed.
08. Bangs in the Night
2006-06-04
Discussing gamma-rays that the spacecraft Swift has shown are far more varied than at first thought. Chris Lintott also tracks down the supernovae hunters.
09. Wandering Giants
2006-07-02
Uranus and Neptune, which four billion years ago were much closer to the Sun, regularly swap orbits. Chris lintott takes a closer look at Jupiter.
10. Return to the Red Planet
2006-08-07
UK scientists hope to find Martian life with the innovative 'life marker chip'; Chris lintott goes in search of the rover that will climb Martian mountains.
11. The Sun and Moon
2006-09-03
SMART-1 project scientist Bernard Foing on the spacecraft's pioneering technology; Chris looks at the STEREO and Solar-B missions to the Sun.
12. Autumn Sky
2006-10-02
What to look for over the next few months; Lucie Green visits the Autumn Equinox star party at Kelling Heath; Chris talks to cosmologist Jim Gunn.
13. The Evil Twin
2006-11-06
The latest findings of Venus Express, currently scrutinising Earth's 'evil twin' Venus, known for its searing temperatures.
14. The Sounds of Stars
2006-12-03
Patrick finds out how scientists are making sounds and music from the changes within stars. Chris Lintott looks at variable stars.