The Sky at Night S69E05 · Queen of Pulsars

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The team delve into the enigmatic world of pulsars and hear the inspiring story of their discoverer, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, direct from the subject herself.

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2. 2 2. Secrets of the Red Planet2025-05-12 · 30mThe Sky at Night team explore what the latest research is revealing about Mars. Could life once have thrived there? And will a return trip to our neighbouring planet ever be possib
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