This programme was originally broadcast on June 22nd, 2010.
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“Under British Skies: The Planets” June 22, 2010 Podcast
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Under British Skies – Episode 5 -The Planets
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Coming up this Sunday on Under British Skies, at 9pm BST (8pm GMT). We will be talking all things planetary, including a beginners guide. Also very interesting interview with Damien Peach, a top UK planetary imager.
Nick Howes talks to us on kit maintenance of all your astronomical equipment during the summer months. Very important!
Under British Skies Solar Special
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
In this evening program we are covering most aspects of our Sun. One rare major event occurred on June 8, 2004, which was the transit of Venus. I was privileged to observe this with members of Croydon Astronomical Society at RAF Kenley, 14 miles South of the City of London. More on this tonight, but here are many pictures we took of the transit.
Under British Skies Solar Special
Sunday, May 16th, 2010The Day Spock Beamed into the Mullard Space Science Laboratories (MSSL)
Recently I was invited to visit MSSL, in the heart of the Surrey Hill, 35 miles South of the City of London. The building was originally owned by the Guinness family.
It became evident in early 1960’s that space science section of UCL was outgrowing its premises. A donation by the Mullard Company, led to the purchase of the house, which was renamed MSSL.
MSSL is part of University College London (UCL).
I was shown around by Dr Lucie Green, a Solar Scientist. Here are some images taken around MSSL.
Lucie kindly gave me an interview which you can hear during this months show or rebroadcast as a podcast.
Under British Skies – Episode 4 – Solar Special
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Sunday at 20:00 GMT (9pm BST) will be the live broadcast of Episode 4 of Under British Skies.
This month, we will be talking about all things solar. We’ve got an interview with Solar Expert Dr Lucie Green from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Dorking, and Nick Howes tells us all about how to safely view and image the Sun in all its glory.
Plus all the usual discussion about the Sun from the team.
Don’t miss it!
Under British Skies Episode 3 Podcast
Sunday, April 18th, 2010Details of the show are available here
You can grab the shownotes for Episode 3 here
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Under British Skies Episode 3
Sunday, April 18th, 2010Episode 3 of Under British Skies is our Lunar Extravaganza. Dr Emily Baldwin tells us about her life as editor of Astronomy Now, and her studies.
We talk to ace Lunar photographer Nick Smith, and Nick Howes tells us about the equipment needed to capture the moon in all its glory.
Under British Skies Episode 2 Podcast
Sunday, March 21st, 2010Under British Skies Episode 2
Sunday, March 21st, 2010Episode 2 of Under British Skies is all about Star Parties. Interviews from the Isle of Wight Star Party, and a special interview with Dr Lucy Rogers. Dr Stuart Clark also returns to tell us all about his recent visit to Germany during the Mars Express Phobos Flyby mission. Nick Howes tells us all about
Under British Skies Episode 1 Podcast
Thursday, February 25th, 2010A podcast of our first episode is now available. The information on the show can be found here
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