23 Jun 2013
The Secret Life of the Sun
Kate Humble and Helen Czerski reveal the inner workings of the sun and investigate why scientists think changes in the sun's behaviour may have powerful effects on our climate.
Stargazing Challenges
Blue Peter presenters Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood want to learn more about the solar system so they challenge scientists Helen Czerski and Jem Stansfield to find out more. They look at how to make telescopes and rockets, and use a toilet roll to measure the distances between planets.
Top Billed Cast
Helen Skelton Herself - Presenter
Barney Harwood Himself - Presenter
Helen Czerski Herself
Jem Stansfield Himself
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