The Sky at Night - Season 43 / Year 1999

Season 43 / Year 1999
Episodes

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.

Looking For Trouble

As Stars Grow Old

Seeing Red

The Skies of Summer

Capturing the Sun

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.

Countdown to the Eclipse

The Eclipse from Cornwall

Autumn Skies

There's No Escape

A Night to Remember

A Telescope for Christmas
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