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Astronomy

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    In Our Time Comets

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss comets, the 'dirty snowballs' of the solar system.

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    In Our Time Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ptolemy and ancient astronomy.

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    In Our Time The Moon

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins, science and mythology of the moon.

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    The Herschel Space Telescope Episode 2

    2/2 The team launch the Herschel telescope, the biggest telescope ever sent to space.

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    The Herschel Space Telescope Episode 1

    1/2 The engineers and astronomers approach the biggest milestone in their 20-year project.

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See all Astronomy episodes available on BBC iPlayer (33)
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