The Shocking Sun

The Sky at Night Season 49 Episode 6

Overview:
Sun spots and solar flares release high energy particles and radiation that can damage satellites and telecommunications, as well as creating the beautiful aurora in the atmosphere. Patrick Moore talks to Scottish astronomer Professor John Brown about the lastest solar mission, Rhessi, which is observing these incredibly violent outbursts from our nearest star, the Sun.

Genre : Documentary, News

Actors : Patrick Moore

Release Date : 2005-06-06

Duration : 30 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 49)

Lord of the Rings
1. Lord of the Rings
Unveiling Titan
2. Unveiling Titan
Strangers in the Night
3. Strangers in the Night
Star Party
4. Star Party
Eye on the Universe
5. Eye on the Universe
The Shocking Sun
6. The Shocking Sun
Deep Impact
7. Deep Impact
Fallout From Deep Impact
8. Fallout From Deep Impact
The Search for Life
9. The Search for Life
A Journey through Space and Time
10. A Journey through Space and Time
Mapping The Universe
11. Mapping The Universe
The Planets
12. The Planets
Mars and the Ring of Fire
13. Mars and the Ring of Fire
Celestial Zoo
14. Celestial Zoo


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