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Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken meet the top experts on the planet

Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken meet the top experts on the planet to demonstrate things that will blow your mind

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Christopher van Tulleken

Xand van Tulleken

Valerie Mellon

Jane Baxter

Dougie Napier

Helen Czerski

Blow Your Mind: Spectacular Space: Episode 9

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Episode 9

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Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about sunlight and the incredible Northern Lights.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn about space. They discover that the Earth has an invisible force field that protects it from deadly solar winds.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand bring you the top space experts on the planet to show you things that will truly Blow Your Mind! 

In this episode they find out all about sunlight and the incredible Northern Lights. They discover that the Earth has an invisible force field that protects us from deadly solar winds - phew! And their physicist friend, Dr Helen Czerski, reveals that even though the sun's light travels to Earth really quickly, it could actually be a million years old!

Blow Your Mind: Spectacular Space

Spectacular Space

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn all about the universe.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand learn all about the universe with the help of their scientist friends.

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