Nova

Star Chasers Of Senegal

Season 50, Episode 2 of 18

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.

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9 p.m.
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2/15/2023
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3/27/2024
10 p.m.
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