The Sky at Night · SEASON 52

Messenger to Mercury

Episode 2 · 2008-02-04

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Episode overview

Star-gazing documentary series. Mercury is a world of extremes and enigmas - the closest one to the Sun. The spacecraft Messenger, which has just reached it after a four year journey, now offers enthralling pictures of its hidden side, which has never been seen before. Sir Patrick Moore looks at the latest images from this exciting mission, while Dr Chris Lintott looks forward to the lunar eclipse this month.

Season 52 episodes

1. Cosmic Debris2008-01-07 2. Messenger to Mercury2008-02-04 3. Return to the Moon2008-03-03 4. The Sun Revealed2008-04-07 5. We Just Don't Know2008-05-05 6. Battle of the Giants2008-06-02 7. Rise of the Phoenix2008-07-07 8. Double Vision2008-08-04 9. Galaxy Zoo2009-09-07 10. Astral Autumn2008-10-06 11. Big Bangs2008-11-03 12. Other Worlds2008-12-08