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The Sky at Night•Season 50•Episode 2

On Top of the World

Feb 6, 2006

The volcanic mountain of Mauna Kea in Hawaii is home to some of the world's best astronomical obvervatories. At 14,000 feet, it's well above cloud level, giving astronomers the best view of the Universe they can get. Chris Lintott looks around the telescopes, whilst Patrick

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Season 50 Episodes14

Journey to the Edge

On Top of the World

Mapping the Moon

The Loveliest Planet

A Spin Around the Sun

Turkish Delight

Glorious Galaxies

Bangs in the Night

Wandering Giants

Return to the Red Planet

The Sun and Moon

Autumn Sky

The Evil Twin

The Sounds of Stars

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Patrick Moore

Patrick Moore

Self - Presenter

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Episode Summary

"On Top of the World" is episode 2 of The Sky at Night season 50. It aired on February 6, 2006.

Next: E3 · Mapping the Moon Best of Season 50