Aired Friday 15 December, 6:00am - 6:30amon Quest

How Do They Do It?

Name: 6:00am - Series 6 Episode 12
Start: 2023-12-15T06:00:00Z
End: 2023-12-15T06:30:00Z
Location: Quest

Series 6 Episode 12: Airplane Parachutes; Create Solar Power; Photochromic Lenses

How are explosive rockets used to catch crashing planes in mid-air, and how do old sunbathing techniques help scientists catch rays of sun? Plus, the secrets of sunglasses.

Category: Documentary / Educational / Science
Original air date: 25/08/2009

Cast and crew

Anna KeelDirector
Nick PattersonDirector
Ed VennerDirector
Dominic FrisbyNarrator
Chris BroylesNarrator