Star Chasers of Senegal -
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Tue, Feb 4 9:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)

A visionary astronomer in West Africa attempts a high-stakes observation of a distant asteroid vital to a NASA mission. From prehistoric ruins to Islamic skywatchers, explore the heritage and future of African astronomy.

Episode Duration: 54 minutes and 1 seconds

Episode Number: 5002

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Tue, Feb 4	9:00 P.M.	Star Chasers of Senegal NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 5	2:00 A.M.	Star Chasers of Senegal NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 5	10:00 A.M.	Star Chasers of Senegal NH World (11.3)

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