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The Sky at Night · S28E5 — New Life for Solar Max
Season 28 episodes
1. The Winter SkyJan 8, 19842. At the Castle GateFeb 5, 19843. Venus UnveiledMar 11, 19844. The Secret Lives of the StarsApr 1, 19845. New Life for Solar MaxApr 29, 19846. Cooking the ElementsMay 20, 19847. A Night with the INTJun 10, 19848. Missions to CometsJul 15, 19849. The Orange World of TitanAug 19, 198410. Shells Around the StarsSep 17, 198411. Once Upon a TimeOct 14, 198412. Reflection NebulaeNov 18, 198413. Forgotten ConstellationsDec 9, 1984
Synopsis
In February 1980 the Americans launched an important artificial satellite - Solar Max, designed to study the sun. After nine months it developed serious faults. Recently a daring rescue mission was mounted to capture and repair it. Patrick Moore describes this remarkable feat, and explains why Solar Max is so important.
