The Sky at Night

1999

1999 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Is There Anybody Out There?

   11 Jan 1999

   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.

2. 2

   2. Looking for Trouble

   8 Feb 1999

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

3. 3

   3. As Stars Grow Old

   8 Mar 1999

   A look at what happens when a star dies

4. 4

   4. Seeing Red

   5 Apr 1999

   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 present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins Patrick Moore to give the latest news.

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   5. The Summer Sky

   10 May 1999

   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 11 August.

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   6. Capturing the Sun

   7 Jun 1999

   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 to photograph this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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   7. When the Moon Hides the Sun

   4 Jul 1999

   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 on 11 August.

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   8. Countdown to the Eclipse

   7 Aug 1999

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

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   9. The Eclipse from Cornwall

   15 Aug 1999

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

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    10. Autumn Skies

    13 Sept 1999

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

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    11. There's No Escape

    11 Oct 1999

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

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    12. A Night To Remember

    8 Nov 1999

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

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    13. A Telescope for Christmas

    6 Dec 1999

    Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.