Episodes
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1. The Centre of the Galaxy
27 Jan 1997
Patrick 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.
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2. The Quasar Chasers
24 Feb 1997
Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.
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3. Zodiacal Light
24 Mar 1997
The 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.
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4. Eyes on the Universe
27 Apr 1997
For 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.
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5. The Great Comet of 97
14 Jun 1997
Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.
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6. Roving on Mars
30 Jun 1997
Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.
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7. Planets on View
28 Jul 1997
Patrick 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.
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8. Hipparcos-Star Plotter
25 Aug 1997
A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.
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9. Saturn Visitor
22 Sept 1997
A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.
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10. Instruments of Change
27 Oct 1997
Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.
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11. Star Qualities
17 Nov 1997
Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.
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12. Diamonds in the Sky
15 Dec 1997
White 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.
The Sky at Night 1997: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Sky at Night 1997?
1997 of The Sky at Night has 12 episodes.
When did The Sky at Night 1997 come out?
1997 premiered on 27 Jan 1997.