S23·E7 X-Rays from Space
Synopsis
On 2 June the new all-British satellite, Ariel 6, was put into orbit more than 600 km above the earth's surface. Like its highly successful predecessor, Ariel 5, one of its main tasks will be to study x-rays and cosmic rays from deep space, and it is carrying experiments from four British universities. Patrick Moore talks about this new astronomical satellite with Dr Leonard Culhane, the project scientist for the mission.
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When did Season 23 Episode 7 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 23, Episode 7 ('X-Rays from Space') originally aired on June 27, 1979.
How long is Season 23 Episode 7 ('X-Rays from Space')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 23 Episode 7?
On 2 June the new all-British satellite, Ariel 6, was put into orbit more than 600 km above the earth's surface. Like its highly successful predecessor, Ariel 5, one of its main tasks will be to study x-rays and cosmic rays from deep space, and it is carrying experiments from four British universiti...
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