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Iconic series exploring space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Patrick Moore

Chris Lintott

Paul Vanezis

William Lyons

The Sky at Night: Star Birth

08/06/2010

Star Birth

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Star Birth

A look at new images of star-forming areas of our galaxy from the Herschel telescope.

Patrick Moore is joined by Derek Ward-Thompson and Chris North to examine the latest stunning images of star-forming areas of our galaxy from the Herschel telescope.

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?

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