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Factual: Science & Nature

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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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Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Chris Lintott

Pete Lawrence

Toby Macdonald

Steve Crabtree

The Sky at Night: The State of Astronomy

The State of Astronomy

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, The State of Astronomy

What did we learn in the 2010s, and what new discoveries will be made during the 2020s?

Chris Lintott and Maggie Aderin-Pocock consider the state of astronomy in 2020 and wonder what new, exciting discoveries await us across the rest of the decade.

The Sky at Night looks back at the last ten years of astronomy and ponders the most significant milestones and revelations. With the help of six distinguished astronomers, Chris and Maggie consider the state of astronomy in 2020 and wonder what new, exciting discoveries await us across the rest of the decade, as a host of new ground and space telescopes come online. 

Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees is among the guests to walk along the Astronomical Wall of Discovery in this one-hour special.

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