The formation of our Solar System | James May’s Things You Need to Know
James May explains how our solar system began as a solar nebula, a formation of clouds and dust.
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- Clip length: 2'35''
- Broadcast year: 2011
Curriculum Connection
- Biology
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: James May's Things You Need to Know
- Series: 1
- Episode: ...about the Universe
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