On Top of the World

The Sky at Night Season 50 Episode 2

Overview:
The volcanic mountain of Mauna Kea in Hawaii is home to some of the world's best astronomical obvervatories. At 14,000 feet, it's well above cloud level, giving astronomers the best view of the Universe they can get. Chris Lintott looks around the telescopes, whilst Patrick Moore speaks to the British Scientists who use them for their research.

Genre : Documentary, News

Actors : Patrick Moore

Release Date : 2006-02-06

Duration : 30 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 50)

Journey to the Edge
1. Journey to the Edge
On Top of the World
2. On Top of the World
Mapping the Moon
3. Mapping the Moon
The Loveliest Planet
4. The Loveliest Planet
A Spin Around the Sun
5. A Spin Around the Sun
Turkish Delight
6. Turkish Delight
Glorious Galaxies
7. Glorious Galaxies
Bangs in the Night
8. Bangs in the Night
Wandering Giants
9. Wandering Giants
Return to the Red Planet
10. Return to the Red Planet
The Sun and Moon
11. The Sun and Moon
Autumn Sky
12. Autumn Sky
The Evil Twin
13. The Evil Twin
The Sounds of Stars
14. The Sounds of Stars

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