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The Sky at Night•Season 28•Episode 5

New Life for Solar Max

Apr 29, 1984

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

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Season 28 Episodes13

The Winter Sky

At the Castle Gate

Venus Unveiled

The Secret Lives of the Stars

New Life for Solar Max

Cooking the Elements

A Night with the INT

Missions to Comets

The Orange World of Titan

Shells Around the Stars

Once Upon a Time

Reflection Nebulae

Forgotten Constellations

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Episode Summary

"New Life for Solar Max" is episode 5 of The Sky at Night season 28. It aired on April 29, 1984.

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