Lucie Green
The Sky at Night (1957)
1999
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
S43E1 - 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.
Jan. 11, 1999, midnight
S43E2 - Looking for Trouble
British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
Feb. 8, 1999, midnight
S43E3 - As Stars Grow Old
A look at what happens when a star dies
March 8, 1999, midnight
S43E4 - 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 , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins
Patrick Moore to give the latest news.
April 5, 1999, midnight
S43E5 - 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.
May 10, 1999, midnight
S43E6 - 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.
June 7, 1999, midnight
S43E7 - 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.
July 4, 1999, midnight
S43E8 - 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.
Aug. 7, 1999, midnight
S43E9 - 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. With Patrick Moore.
Aug. 15, 1999, midnight
S43E10 - Autumn Skies
Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
Sept. 13, 1999, midnight
S43E11 - There's No Escape
lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
Oct. 11, 1999, midnight
S43E12 - A Night To Remember
Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
Nov. 8, 1999, midnight
S43E13 - A Telescope for Christmas
Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.
Dec. 6, 1999, 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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