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The Sky at Night

Light Echoes

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Light echoes are reflections of light from distant objects in space. But what do they look like and how can they best be seen? Sir Patrick Moore and his guests Professor Mike Bode and Dr Tim O'Brien explain all.

Chris Lintott helps to construct a new radio telescope in Hampshire while Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel preview what is on view in the October skies. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Producer:
Paul Vanezis
Executive Producer:
William Lyons
Participant:
Mike Bode
Participant:
Tim O'Brien
Participant:
Chris Lintott
Participant:
Pete Lawrence
Participant:
Paul G Abel

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