astronomy stuff on tv for christmas

Seanie_Morris wrote:

I STILL have not watched In the Shadow of the Moon yet!

Seanie.

You'd like it, although Armstrong is very prominent by his absence. !!
Just about every other prominent apollo astronaut is in there.

Just a few more items to add to your Sky Box planner:

Sunday 4th January 8:00 pm National Geographic Journey to the Edge of the Universe. Documentary combining images from the Hubble Space Telescope with CGI effects to explore the farthest reaches of the universe
Wednesday 7th January 8:00 pm BBC4 The Sky at Night Special. Sir Patrick charts the development of the telescope over four centuries while Chris Lintott visits some modern-day astronomical leviathans
Wednesday 7th January 9:00 pm BBC4 Hubble Telescope. Documentary celebration of the world's most famous telescope
Wednesday 7th January 10:00 pm BBC4 Blast! Documentary about a revolutionary new telescope being launched under a NASA high-altitude balloon in an effort to find out how all the galaxies were formed.
Wednesday 7th January 11:20 pm BBC4 Star Men. Investigation of the world of amateur astronomy, examining the new technology that allows members of the public to pursue the hobby to professional standards