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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.

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Tim O'Brien

Chris Lintott

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Paul G Abel

The Sky at Night: Light Echoes

05/10/2010

Light Echoes

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Light Echoes

Patrick Moore and guests discuss light echoes - reflections of light from distant objects.

Patrick Moore, Mike Bode and Tim O'Brien discuss light echoes - reflections of light from distant objects. Chris Lintott helps to construct a new radio telescope.

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.

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