The Sky at Night - Season 13 / Year 1969

The Sky at Night - Season 13 / Year 1969

Season 13 / Year 1969

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DatesJan 27, 1969 - Dec 24, 1969
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The Moon - A New Era
Year 1969Episode 130 min

The Moon - A New Era

Man has just taken his first close look at the moon, and in a few months American spacecraft are expected to bring back samples of the moon's crust for analysis. At this turning point in lunar research, as the long history of earth-based observation gives way to first-hand experience, Patrick Moore sums up our present knowledge; Raymond Baxter discusses the significance of the new developments with Sir Bernard Lovell, Professor J.G. Davies, and Dr. J.H. Thomson at Jodrell Bank; and Patrick Moore describes the optical work done at the world's highest observatory, the Pic du Midi. Sequences in France made available by courtesy of the French Television Service
Jan 27, 1969
How Much Can You See?
Year 1969Episode 230 min

How Much Can You See?

Without a telescope can you see the phases of Venus? The little star Alcor? The Great Nebula in Andromeda? Patrick Moore discusses what can or cannot be seen without telescopes and invites viewers to join in an experiment.
Feb 24, 1969
Jupiter - The Giant Planet
Year 1969Episode 330 min

Jupiter - The Giant Planet

Jupiter is specially brilliant this month, but it is so remote that many of its mysteries are still unsolved. Patrick Moore discusses them with Terence Moseley Two bright planets are in the evening sky now. Venus is in the west, and at present two Russian spacecraft are on their way there. In this evening's The Sky at Night Patrick Moore gives the results of the investigation into whether anyone can see the crescent shape of Venus with the naked eye-which may help to clear up the mystery of the old references to 'the horned Venus.' Attention is then turned to the other brilliant planet, Jupiter—, the giant of the sun's family, with its belts, moons, and strange Red Spot. Patrick Moore is joined by Terence Moseley to discuss this remarkable world which is always changing; large enough to hold more than 1,000 earths, it is a fascinating object when seen through even a small telescope, if only because one never knows what to expect next!
Mar 24, 1969
The Moon And The Earth
Year 1969Episode 430 min

The Moon And The Earth

Is it unlucky to see the new moon through glass? The moon has always been thought to have a powerful influence on the earth, causing not only tides but also good luck, bad luck, and even lunacy, according to its phases. Patrick Moore discusses with Henry Brinton, Bert Foord, weatherman and Dr. J. T. Hutchinson, a psychiatrist the scientific truths and popular superstitions about the moon's effects on the earth.
Apr 21, 1969
Mars: Target Two
Year 1969Episode 530 min

Mars: Target Two

Two American spacecraft will fly past the planet Mars this summer and send back information which may help to answer the long-debated question, 'Is there life on Mars?' Patrick Moore discusses the latest Martian experiments with a biologist, Keith Reid.
May 19, 1969
Recent Moon Pictures
Year 1969Episode 630 min

Recent Moon Pictures

May 30, 1969
When Venus Crosses The Sun
Year 1969Episode 730 min

When Venus Crosses The Sun

Jun 16, 1969
The Needles Of Space
Year 1969Episode 830 min

The Needles Of Space

Jul 14, 1969
The Sky at Night Special: Mariner At Mars
Year 1969Episode 930 min

The Sky at Night Special: Mariner At Mars

Aug 3, 1969
Fly Past Mars
Year 1969Episode 1030 min

Fly Past Mars

Aug 11, 1969
Moonquakes
Year 1969Episode 1130 min

Moonquakes

Sep 18, 1969
Relativity
Year 1969Episode 1230 min

Relativity

Jun 9, 1969
Stars That Come And Go
Year 1969Episode 1330 min

Stars That Come And Go

Oct 7, 1969
The Moons Of Saturn
Year 1969Episode 1430 min

The Moons Of Saturn

Nov 4, 1969
The Grand Tour
Year 1969Episode 1530 min

The Grand Tour

Dec 2, 1969
1969 Year of Space
Year 1969Episode 1630 min

1969 Year of Space

Dec 24, 1969

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