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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: MarkS on Jan 15, 2016, 23:05:44

Title: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: MarkS on Jan 15, 2016, 23:05:44
This series was the best one yet!  Loved the experiments - gyroscope in a garden shed and collapsing a huge metal tank.  The astronaut training given to John Bishop was quite enlightening.  Hunting for pulsars then finding them with Jodrell Bank's radio telescope.

Then tonight's highlight - coverage of Tim Peake's space walk.

Well done BBC!

Mark
Title: Re: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: Carole on Jan 16, 2016, 11:37:22
Not had a chance to watch this yet, must watch it on catch up or BBCiplayer

Carole
Title: Re: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: RobertM on Jan 16, 2016, 12:13:02
I've watched the first so like Carole I'm still on catchup.

The shed defying gravity was excellent however I wouldn't like to be on that space station if one of those flywheels came loose !!!
Title: Re: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: The Thing on Jan 16, 2016, 17:14:07
I thoroughly enjoyed the first and last nights. Missed Thursdays installment as I was in the obsy having fun. No BBC catchup available here.
Title: Re: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: RobertM on Jan 16, 2016, 19:16:10
Quote from: The Thing on Jan 16, 2016, 17:14:07
I thoroughly enjoyed the first and last nights. Missed Thursdays installment as I was in the obsy having fun. No BBC catchup available here.

Try one of these:

http://wakeup-world.com/2011/05/07/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-specific-browsers/

or try Comodo Dragon (which is what I use).
Title: Re: Stargazing Live 2016
Post by: The Thing on Jan 16, 2016, 20:05:28
Ah, but can it be done on a Humax Freesat box so I can watch it on telly? I think not. I can do ITV catchup on it but who would want to...