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The Sky at Night

1999

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Where to Watch The Sky at Night • 1999

13 Episodes

  • Is There Anybody Out There?
    E1
    Is There Anybody Out There?Patrick Moore presents the latest news on attempts to pick up radio messages from other worlds, with Ian Morison, co-ordinator of SETI in the UK.
  • Looking for Trouble
    E2
    Looking for TroubleBritish Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
  • As Stars Grow Old
    E3
    As Stars Grow OldA look at what happens when a star dies
  • Seeing Red
    E4
    Seeing RedMars, now on view in the evening sky, is a world of craters, valleys, plains and huge volcanoes. The space probe Mars Global Surveyor is at present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins Patrick Moore to give the latest news.
  • The Summer Sky
    E5
    The Summer SkyPatrick Moore conducts a "tour" of the evening sky in summer, and takes a preliminary look at the total eclipse of the Sun, which is due on 11 August.
  • Capturing the Sun
    E6
    Capturing the SunMany people will go to the West Country to see the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August. Douglas Arnold joins Patrick Moore to explain how to photograph this once-in-a-lifetime event.
  • When the Moon Hides the Sun
    E7
    When the Moon Hides the SunAstronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May joins Patrick Moore to discuss what people will be able to see during the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August.
  • Countdown to the Eclipse
    E8
    Countdown to the EclipseDr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.
  • The Eclipse from Cornwall
    E9
    The Eclipse from CornwallPatrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moore.
  • Autumn Skies
    E10
    Autumn SkiesPatrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
  • There's No Escape
    E11
    There's No Escapelain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
  • A Night To Remember
    E12
    A Night To RememberPatrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
  • A Telescope for Christmas
    E13
    A Telescope for ChristmasPatrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.

 

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