* Astronomy

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RE: THE SKY AT NIGHT

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New presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Po**** joins Dr Chris Lintott in a revamped line-up that launches the show in its new home on BBC Four.
The main subject is Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system and particularly bright in the night sky during the British winter. What makes Jupiter's extraordinary weather? Its coloured bands and iconic 'eye' are visible manifestations of an extremely violent atmosphere. Chris and Maggie are joined by guest reporter, physicist Dr Helen Czerski, to explain why Jupiter looks so extraordinary.

Sunday 9th, 10pm, BBC4

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Comet Chasing

Astronomers always get excited about comets and in December they are looking forward to something rather special. The snappily-named Comet C/2012 S1 ISON has travelled from the very edges of our solar system on a one way ticket around the sun. As it heats up there is intense speculation about whether it will develop a beautiful tail or just break apart.
On the Canary island of La Palma the team use both the Liverpool and Issac Newton telescopes to go comet chasing.

BBC One - Sunday 1st Dec, 23:45
BBC Four - Thursday 5th Dec, 7.30pm
BBC Two - Saturday 7th Dec, around midday

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Moore Moon Marathon

The team join astronomers on Blackheath to watch a lunar eclipse; find out how everyone got in the Moore Moon Marathon, the list of fascinating features you can see on the moon; and discuss the new missions that will explore this reassuringly familiar yet still most mysterious of cosmic satellites.

BBC One - Monday 4 Nov 2013 00:30 EXCEPT SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND HD
BBC One - Monday 4 Nov 2013 01:15 SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND HD ONLY

BBC Four - Thursday 7th Nov, 7.30pm

BBC Two - Saturday 9th Nov, around midday

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BBC One - Sunday 6th Oct, 23:45, BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD
BBC Four - Thursday 10th Oct, 7.30pm
BBC Two - Saturday 12th Oct, around midday

Space Surgery Special

The team go camping at the Brecon Beacons star party and answer viewers' queries.

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BBC One: Mon 2 Sep 2013
00:20

BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD
01:05

Fatal Attraction

Black holes are the beating heart of galaxies. It seems that they are pivotal in their evolution, but they also have a destructive side. A dust cloud more massive than the size of the Earth is on a doomed course, as it careers towards the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Chris Lintott talks to the astronomer royal about this cataclysmic encounter.

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Exploring Mars

BBC One, 11.50pm-12.10am 4th August
BBC One, 00.35am-00.55am 5th August (Scotland)

With the Mars Express spacecraft approaching 10 years in orbit and NASAs Curiosity and Opportunity rovers currently trundling over the Red Planet's surface, the team this week celebrates all things Mars. Meanwhile, Jon Culshaw takes part in the Moore Moon Marathon with astronomers in Chipping Norton.

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Sky at night: Solstice

Sun 7 Jul 2013
23:55
BBC One

Every year thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice. Seeing the rise of the summer sun at Stonehenge is one of the most obvious connections between ancient man and the celestial calendar, but there is still fierce debate about possible links between this ancient site and the moon and stars. The team join in the solstice revelry and also launch the Moore Moon Marathon, with some easy things to look at on the moon over summer.

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Lives of the Stars

Thu 6 Jun 2013 19:30 BBC Four
BBC FourFri 7 Jun 2013 01:30 BBC Four
BBC TwoSat 8 Jun 2013 08:40 BBC Two

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Stunning Saturn

Saturn is in our evening skies, and in any telescope looks a stunner. Lucie Green and Chris Lintott investigate the storm that is still raging in the planet's atmosphere, with the latest news from Saturn's amazing moons Titan and Enceladus.

BBC One
Mon 6 May 2013
00:05
BBC One
EXCEPT SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND HD

BBC One
Mon 6 May 2013
00:20
BBC One
SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND HD ONLY