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The Sky at Night

1999

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Episode 11999-01-11

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.

Episode 21999-02-08

Looking for Trouble

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

Episode 31999-03-08

As Stars Grow Old

A look at what happens when a star dies

Episode 41999-04-05

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.

Episode 51999-05-10

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.

Episode 61999-06-07

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.

Episode 71999-07-04

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.

Episode 81999-08-07

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.

Episode 91999-08-15

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.

Episode 101999-09-13

Autumn Skies

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

Episode 111999-10-11

There's No Escape

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

Episode 121999-11-08

A Night To Remember

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

Episode 131999-12-06

A Telescope for Christmas

Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.

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