Lucie Green
The Sky at Night (1957)
1997
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.
Released April 24, 1957
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, News
Keywords: tmdb.universe, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.observation, imdb.discussion, imdb.space-exploration, imdb.science, imdb.interview
Network: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S41E1 - The Centre of the Galaxy
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.
Jan. 27, 1997, midnight
S41E2 - The Quasar Chasers
Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.
Feb. 24, 1997, midnight
S41E3 - Zodiacal Light
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.
March 24, 1997, midnight
S41E4 - Eyes on the Universe
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.
April 27, 1997, midnight
S41E5 - The Great Comet of 97
Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.
June 14, 1997, midnight
S41E6 - Roving on Mars
Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.
June 30, 1997, midnight
S41E7 - Planets on View
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.
July 28, 1997, midnight
S41E8 - Hipparcos-Star Plotter
A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.
Aug. 25, 1997, midnight
S41E9 - Saturn Visitor
A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.
Sept. 22, 1997, midnight
S41E10 - Instruments of Change
Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.
Oct. 27, 1997, midnight
S41E11 - Star Qualities
Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.
Nov. 17, 1997, midnight
S41E12 - Diamonds in the Sky
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.
Dec. 15, 1997, midnight
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BBC Four
30 min/ep
25752 min
April 24, 1957
Nov. 10, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
TV-G / 2+
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