Episodes
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1. The Youthful Universe?
9 Jan 1995
New results from the Hubble Space Telescope reveal a fascinating and unexpected puzzle surrounding the age of the universe. Patrick Moore and Dr. Shaun Hughes of the Royal Greenwich Observatory discuss the implications.
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2. Belt Round the Sun
6 Feb 1995
Professor Iwan Williams of Queen Mary and Westfield College joins Patrick Moore to examine some recently discovered little worlds.
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3. Onward to Mars
6 Mar 1995
The planet Mars is now prominent in the evening sky, and a telescope can show its red dust deserts. Presented by Patrick Moore with Dr Peter Cattermole.
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4. Spring in the Sky
3 Apr 1995
To mark his 500th appearance presenting the show, Patrick Moore gives an enthusiastic tour of the night sky. He surveys the planets Mars, Venus and Jupiter and marvels at dazzling constellations, star clusters and nebulae.
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5. Star Cradles
1 May 1995
Dr Chris Kitchin of the University of Hertfordshire, joins Patrick Moore to discuss how stars are born.
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6. Edge on Saturn
29 May 1995
For the first time in 15 years Saturn's rings are facing edgewise on to the Earth. Dr. Carl Murray joins Patrick Moore to explain exactly what is happening.
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7. The Flying Observatory
26 Jun 1995
Patrick Moore takes part in a flight aboard the Kuiper Airborne Observatory.
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8. Comet Crash Update
23 Jul 1995
Dr Steven Millerjoins Patrick Moore to summarise the full analysed results of the comet Shoemaker-Levy's collision with the planet Jupiter in 1994.
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9. Is Anyone Out There?
21 Aug 1995
It is now a commonly held belief that mankind is the sole advanced form of life in the solar system. But there are so many stars that the chances of humans being alone in the universe seem infinitesimally small. Presented by Patrick Moore
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10. The Far Planets
18 Sept 1995
Patrick Moore with news of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
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11. Fibres of Light
16 Oct 1995
Dr Russell Cannon talks with Patrick Moore about the Anglo-Australian Observatory telescope's new facility.
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12. Fireworks Night
13 Nov 1995
Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the Leonids, seasonal meteor showers which this year are predicted to be abundant.
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13. Mission To Jupiter
11 Dec 1995
The Galileo probe to Jupiter is now due to send back information on the giant planet. Professor Garry Hunt joins Patrick Moore for an update.
The Sky at Night 1995: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Sky at Night 1995?
1995 of The Sky at Night has 13 episodes.
When did The Sky at Night 1995 come out?
1995 premiered on 9 Jan 1995.