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1990
1990x1
The Grand Design
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Malcolm Longair , Astronomer Royal of Scotland, takes a grand tour that begins in our own 'backyard' - our solar system - and ends at the very edge of the universe, showing the different .. show full overview
1990x2
The Birth of the Stars
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Most of the visible light in the universe is starlight. What are stars? How are they born? How do they generate their immense energy? How do they fade and die? Professor Malcolm .. show full overview
1990x3
The Origin of Quasars
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After the Second World War, the development of radio astronomy led to the discovery of Quasars, the nuclei of galaxies that generate such immense luminosities. The 60s and 70s led to the .. show full overview
1990x4
The Origin of Galaxies
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Astronomers believe that they understand the great cosmic cycle of the birth, life and death of stars. But Professor Malcolm Longair, Astronomer Royal of Scotland, explains that some .. show full overview
1990x5
The Origin of the Universe
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Professor Malcolm Longair leaves the biggest problem of the lot to his last lecture. In his explanation of some of the most puzzling aspects of the structure of the universe, he .. show full overview

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