The Sky at Night

1997

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Astronomy programme.

Where to Watch The Sky at Night • 1997

12 Episodes

  • The Centre of the Galaxy
    E1
    The Centre of the GalaxyPatrick Moore is joined by Professor Glenn White of Queen Mary and Westfield College to examine the centre of the Galaxy, a mysterious region some 25-million light-years from earth.
  • The Quasar Chasers
    E2
    The Quasar ChasersDr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.
  • Zodiacal Light
    E3
    Zodiacal LightThe zodiacal light is a cone-shaped glow that rises from the horizon after sunset or before sunrise. Dr John James joins Patrick Moore to examine this phenomenon.
  • Eyes on the Universe
    E4
    Eyes on the UniverseFor the 40th anniversary of The Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by some of the world's leading astronomers to trace the story of the telescope.
  • The Great Comet of 97
    E5
    The Great Comet of 97Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.
  • Roving on Mars
    E6
    Roving on MarsPlanetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.
  • Planets on View
    E7
    Planets on ViewPatrick Moore explains what small telescopes will reveal on the bright planets now visible at night, and Dr Peter Cattermole gives the latest news about the space probes to Mars.
  • Hipparcos-Star Plotter
    E8
    Hipparcos-Star PlotterA look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.
  • Saturn Visitor
    E9
    Saturn VisitorA new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.
  • Instruments of Change
    E10
    Instruments of ChangePatrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.
  • Star Qualities
    E11
    Star QualitiesPatrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.
  • Diamonds in the Sky
    E12
    Diamonds in the SkyWhite Dwarf stars have used up their "nuclear fuel" and are so dense that a mere cupful would weigh tons. Patrick Moore discusses these feebly-shining stars with Professor Chris Kitchin.

 

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