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The Sky at Night Season 43 Episodes

  • 1957-2025
  • 69 Seasons
  • Documentary
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Astronomy programme.

Season 43 Episode Guide

Season 43

13 Episodes 1999 - 1999

Episode 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 the UK.

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Episode 2

Looking for Trouble

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

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Episode 3

As Stars Grow Old

A look at what happens when a star dies.

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Episode 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 present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , joins Patrick to give the latest news.

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Episode 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 11 August.

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

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Episode 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 on 11 August.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 10

Autumn Skies

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

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Episode 11

There's No Escape

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

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Episode 12

A Night to Remember

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

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Episode 13

A Telescope for Christmas

Patrick Moore offers advice on how to choose the right telescope.

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