The Sky at Night · SEASON 49

The Shocking Sun

Episode 6 · 2005-06-06

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Episode overview

Sun spots and solar flares release high energy particles and radiation that can damage satellites and telecommunications, as well as creating the beautiful aurora in the atmosphere. Patrick Moore talks to Scottish astronomer Professor John Brown about the lastest solar mission, Rhessi, which is observing these incredibly violent outbursts from our nearest star, the Sun.

Season 49 episodes

1. Lord of the Rings2005-01-03 2. Unveiling Titan2005-02-07 3. Strangers in the Night2005-03-07 4. Star Party2005-04-04 5. Eye on the Universe2005-05-02 6. The Shocking Sun2005-06-06 7. Deep Impact2005-07-04 8. Fallout From Deep Impact2005-07-10 9. The Search for Life2005-08-06 10. A Journey through Space and Time2005-08-06 11. Mapping The Universe2005-09-04 12. The Planets2005-10-02 13. Mars and the Ring of Fire2005-11-07 14. Celestial Zoo2005-12-04