A Question In Space
Hi, it's me again, Max Armstrong
your favourite earthling space show host,
bringing you another episode of
A Question in Space!
A show that doesn't underestimate science.
Let's meet our three contestants in outer space.
My name is Apollo.
My area of interest is studying time and motion in space.
The view outside, I can see gassy, colourful planets.
Hi, I'm Mini Jemison,
named after Mae Carol Jemison, the first black woman to travel into space.
I'm an astronaut
whose specialty is food and investigating our galaxy.
My name is Ripley.
My specialty is looking for aliens.
Right now, I can see more colors than in any rainbow.
It's electric!
It must be tough and exciting being out there in space.
What do you miss about planet Earth?
I miss gravity, being with friends and running around outside.
I don't miss the pollution.
I do miss the trees, sunlight, nature and birdsong.
I miss my cat, my family.
Thank you.
I know I would miss a big comfy bed and fresh food.
Now let's play
A Question In Space!
Round one is our picture round.
So fingers on the buzzers
and get ready to respond.
What does it look like on the edge of the universe?
Apollo.
I thought it looked like heaven.
Waterfalls everywhere.
Empty except for a beam of light.
I was under the impression it was like the Milky Way.
Thank you.
I guess we should do a little bit more research on that.
Our artist Stella sketched your descriptions
and putting them together got this.
Let's move on.
Round two is our phone a friend round.
Our question is,
Is there a planet out there we don't know about,
if so, how do we know it's there?
Jemison!
My friend, Blue, might be able to help.
Ahh! An alien!
I am surprised you don't know the answer to this
because as we do occasionally wave at your big telescopes on Earth and in space.
We do sometimes do little dances for you and hope you see them.
I'm a big fan of your TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
I especially like the moonwalk.
Thank you, Jemison, and a special thank you to your friend Blue the Alien.
Round three, our final Round.
What happens next?
We have a question from the public, Super Nova from Bristol.
What is on the other side of a black hole?
Ripley!
As it happens?
Earlier today, I visited a black hole.
I didn't jump in it because I wasn't sure if I'd turn into spaghetti,
stretch for eternity, get bounced about
or turn up in another universe.
Now imagine that!
Well, Ripley, were you over cautious or wise not to jump in?
Whichever one, we are pleased you are here with us o n the show,
and didn't turn into spaghetti.
Thank you for that insight.
It's the end of the show.
Thank you to our three contestants in outer space,
Blue the Alien, Stella, Super Nova,
and you, the audience.
We hope the show was thought provoking.
Remember, don't underestimate science
because science is a powerful thing.
Tune in next time.
It's goodbye from me, and it's goodbye from them.
Let your imagination flow.
I'm off now to go practice my moonwalk.
May the force be with you.