The Sky at Night

Season 53 Episode 4: Herschel in the Red

Patrick Moore discusses what Herschel, Europe's biggest and most expensive space satellite, will do once it begins its infrared exploration of the universe. Dr Chris Lintott gets a rare chance to see the Herschel mirror, which at 3.5 metres will be the biggest astronomical mirror ever to be sent into space.

Genre:

Documentary, News

Seasons:

70

Episodes:

848

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

1957

Rating:

8.3