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Perseiid meteor shower - stargazers like Dara O'Briain are concerned that such phenomena might be more difficult to see in future generations. Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Dara O'Briain, aside from being a Zen-master panel-show presenter, and the most famous videogame nerd in both the UK and Ireland, is a keen advocate for science - with a particular grá for astronomy.

Having hosted a number of stargazing shows for the BBC, and holding court on the subject regularly on social media, he's become a trusted voice in the field.