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The Sky at Night

Star Birth

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

The many star-forming areas of our galaxy are obscured by interstellar dust, but Herschel, a new space telescope, can see these areas in infrared light. Sir Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Derek Ward-Thompson and Dr Chris North to examine the latest stunning images from Herschel.

Pete Lawrence shows what is on offer in the June sky and Paul Abel searches for a comet - but will he find it? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Presenter:
Chris Lintott
Producer:
Paul Vanezis
Executive Producer:
William Lyons

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