The Sky at Night · SEASON 50

Bangs in the Night

Episode 8 · 2006-06-05

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Episode overview

The biggest and most powerful explosions in the Universe are gamma ray bursts. With the launch of the spacecraft Swift, scientists now realise these exotic phenomena are far more varied than first suspected. Sir Patrick Moore finds out about the biggest bangs since the 'Big' one, while Chris Lintott tracks down the supernova hunters.

Season 50 episodes

1. Journey to the Edge2006-01-02 2. On Top of the World2006-02-06 3. Mapping the Moon2006-02-27 4. The Loveliest Planet2006-03-04 5. A Spin Around the Sun2006-03-06 6. Turkish Delight2006-04-03 7. Glorious Galaxies2006-05-08 8. Bangs in the Night2006-06-05 9. Wandering Giants2006-07-03 10. Return to the Red Planet2006-08-07 11. The Sun and Moon2006-09-04 12. Autumn Sky2006-10-02 13. The Evil Twin2006-11-06 14. The Sounds of Stars2006-12-03