The Sky at Night · SEASON 28

New Life for Solar Max

Episode 5 · 1984-04-29

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Episode overview

In February 1980 the Americans launched an important artificial satellite - Solar Max, designed to study the sun. After nine months it developed serious faults. Recently a daring rescue mission was mounted to capture and repair it. Patrick Moore describes this remarkable feat, and explains why Solar Max is so important.

Season 28 episodes

1. The Winter Sky1984-01-08 2. At the Castle Gate1984-02-05 3. Venus Unveiled1984-03-11 4. The Secret Lives of the Stars1984-04-01 5. New Life for Solar Max1984-04-29 6. Cooking the Elements1984-05-20 7. A Night with the INT1984-06-10 8. Missions to Comets1984-07-15 9. The Orange World of Titan1984-08-19 10. Shells Around the Stars1984-09-17 11. Once Upon a Time1984-10-14 12. Reflection Nebulae1984-11-18 13. Forgotten Constellations1984-12-09