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The Sky at Night

Season 1 Episode 27: Minor Planets

Exploring the lesser-known wonders of the Solar System, Patrick Moore delves into the fascinating realms beyond the familiar planets, revealing hidden gems and surprising facts about the cosmic neighborhood we call home.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 0

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Episode 2

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Aired: May 22, 1957

Exploring the breathtaking photography of the Comet Arend-Roland with renowne...

Episode 3

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Aired: Jun 20, 1957

Episode 4

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Aired: Jul 25, 1957

Episode 5

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Aired: Aug 19, 1957

Episode 8

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Aired: Nov 16, 1957

The team makes a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the existence of the my...

Episode 9

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Aired: Dec 14, 1957

Episode 10

10.

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the winter sky as Patrick Moore takes you...

Episode 11

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore explores the advancements in radio astronomy with Dr. Roger Jen...

Episode 12 The Plough

12. The Plough

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore explores the iconic constellation that has captured the imagina...

Episode 14 The Moon

14. The Moon

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore will be live at the Hampstead Observatory, transmitting live fo...

Episode 15 Jupiter

15. Jupiter

Aired: Nov 30, -1

The next episode delves into the fascinating world of Jupiter, exploring its ...

Episode 17

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

A successful mission to the moon would be a groundbreaking achievement for as...

Episode 18

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore discusses the evolution of telescopes with A. H. Degenhardt, hi...

Episode 19

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Exploring the vast expanse of our galaxy, delving into the mysteries of globu...

Episode 20

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

The Red Planet is currently at a favorable viewing position, making it an ide...

Episode 22

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Next episode's special guests, H. Percy Wilkins and George Hole, join the sho...

Episode 24 Mercury and the Moon

24. Mercury and the Moon

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore discusses the upcoming partial lunar eclipse and shares insight...

Episode 25 Twin Stars

25. Twin Stars

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Astronomers can measure the mass of stars by observing pairs of suns orbiting...

Episode 27 Minor Planets

27. Minor Planets

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Exploring the lesser-known wonders of the Solar System, Patrick Moore delves ...

Episode 28 Life on Venus

28. Life on Venus

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore explores the intriguing theory with F. L. Jackson, F.R.A.S., th...

Episode 29 Lights in the Sky

29. Lights in the Sky

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore explores the mysteries of the Northern Lights and other spectac...

Episode 31 Topical Events

31. Topical Events

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore welcomes George Alcock, who has made a remarkable discovery of ...

Episode 33 Pairs of Suns

33. Pairs of Suns

Aired: Nov 30, -1

In the next episode, renowned astronomer Patrick Moore delves into the fascin...

Episode 34 The Star in the East

34. The Star in the East

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Patrick Moore shares an astronomer's perspective on the Star of Bethlehem, as...

Episode 52

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Aired: Nov 30, -1

Episode 485 Cosmos

485. Cosmos

Aired: Nov 30, -1

A cutting-edge probe is set to embark on a thrilling journey to Titan, the ma...

Episode 549 A Royal Celebration

549. A Royal Celebration

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Sir Patrick Moore interviews Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Rees, discussing the...

Episode 571 Planet Quest

571. Planet Quest

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Exploring the wonders of the night sky, Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott delve...

Episode 650 Spaceman

650. Spaceman

Aired: Nov 30, -1

In the next episode, renowned British astronaut Piers Sellers shares his rema...

Episode 700 700 Not Out

700. 700 Not Out

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Next episode of The Sky at Night marks a major milestone as Sir Patrick Moore...

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Info about The Sky at Night

Seasons: 22

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary