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The Sky at Night

TV Show 1957 8.4/10 847 episodes
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Synopsis

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

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1999 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
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 t…

Episode 2 EP 2
Looking for Trouble

British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.

Episode 3 EP 3
As Stars Grow Old

A look at what happens when a star dies

Episode 4 EP 4
Seeing Red

Mars, 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…

Episode 5 EP 5
The Summer Sky

Patrick 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…

Episode 6 EP 6
Capturing the Sun

Many 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…

Episode 7 EP 7
When the Moon Hides the Sun

Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May joins Patrick Moore to discuss what people will be able to see during the total eclipse of the Sun…

Episode 8 EP 8
Countdown to the Eclipse

Dr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.

Episode 9 EP 9
The Eclipse from Cornwall

Patrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moor…

Episode 10 EP 10
Autumn Skies

Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.

Episode 11 EP 11
There's No Escape

lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.

Episode 12 EP 12
A Night To Remember

Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.

Episode 13 EP 13
A Telescope for Christmas

Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.

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