The Sky at Night Season 2020 Episode 5 - Stars - A Matter of Life and Death

Airdate: 2020-Jul-12

Episode summary:

Chris Lintott investigates the strange dimming of Betelgeuse, while Maggie Aderin-Pocockreports on the recent discovery of the biggest and brightest supernova ever observed. Lucie Green discovers how historical drawings that pre-date the invention of the telescope are helping to predict solar activity, and Peter Lawrence attempts to photograph our very own star.

About The Sky at Night series:

Our team of astronomers tell us what's on view in the night sky. From comets to quasars, there is always something fascinating to discuss in t...Show more >