Exploring Mars
Astronomy series. Including, how Nasa's space rover Curiosity is finding out new things about Mars, and the spacecraft Mars Express celebrates a decade on the planet.
Stars are full of variety - they can be big or little, bright or dim. Our sun is right in the middle - Mr Average - but eventually it will grow old and become a red giant. Lucie Green and Chris Lintott discuss the lives of stars and what is a golden era of exploration on Mars, with Nasa's space rover Curiosity finding out new and exciting things about the planet and which might offer the best chance of life elsewhere in our solar system.
The spacecraft Mars Express is also celebrating a decade at the red planet and Chris Lintott and Lucie Green pick out some of the highlights, including the 'face of Mars'.
Meanwhile Jon Culshaw explores the Moore Moon Marathon with astronomers in Chipping Norton.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Lucie Green |
| Presenter | Jon Culshaw |
| Reporter | Chris North |
| Reporter | Pete Lawrence |
| Series Producer | Jane Fletcher |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
Broadcasts
- Wed 7 Aug 2013 19:30
- Thu 8 Aug 2013 02:00
- Sun 11 Aug 2013 00:45
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