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Journey to the Edge
Episode number: 1
Overview: Patrick talks to Mike A'Hearn, the NASA scientist behind the Deep Impact mission.
On Top of the World
Episode number: 2
Overview: A look at Hawaii's Mauna Kea observatories; Chris looks at the telescopes, while Patrick talks to British scientists who use them.
Mapping the Moon
Episode number: 3
Overview: Patrick Moore presents a guide to the most familiar body in the night sky, whilst Chris Lintott gives tips on how to observe the moon.
The Loveliest Planet
Episode number: 4
Overview: Tips on finding Saturn; Patrick talks to Prof John Zarnecki about the latest from the Cassini mission.
A Spin Around the Sun
Episode number: 5
Overview: Patrick Moore offers advice on how to observe the sun and its many brilliant features. Chris Lintott demonstrates how to split light into a spectrum.
Turkish Delight
Episode number: 6
Overview: On 29 March, a total eclipse of the Sun passes over Antalya in Turkey. Patrick hopes for a glimpse of the partial eclipse to be seen from the UK.
Glorious Galaxies
Episode number: 7
Overview: How galaxies are formed.
Bangs in the Night
Episode number: 8
Overview: Discussing gamma-rays that the spacecraft Swift has shown are far more varied than at first thought. Chris Lintott also tracks down the supernovae hunters.
Wandering Giants
Episode number: 9
Overview: Uranus and Neptune, which four billion years ago were much closer to the Sun, regularly swap orbits. Chris lintott takes a closer look at Jupiter.
Return to the Red Planet
Episode number: 10
Overview: UK scientists hope to find Martian life with the innovative 'life marker chip'; Chris lintott goes in search of the rover that will climb Martian mountains.
The Sun and Moon
Episode number: 11
Overview: SMART-1 project scientist Bernard Foing on the spacecraft's pioneering technology; Chris looks at the STEREO and Solar-B missions to the Sun.
Autumn Sky
Episode number: 12
Overview: What to look for over the next few months; Lucie Green visits the Autumn Equinox star party at Kelling Heath; Chris talks to cosmologist Jim Gunn.
The Evil Twin
Episode number: 13
Overview: The latest findings of Venus Express, currently scrutinising Earth's 'evil twin' Venus, known for its searing temperatures.
The Sounds of Stars
Episode number: 14
Overview: Patrick finds out how scientists are making sounds and music from the changes within stars. Chris Lintott looks at variable stars.