The Sky at Night - Season 43 / Year 1999

The Sky at Night - Season 43 / Year 1999

Season 43 / Year 1999

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DatesJan 10, 1999 - Dec 5, 1999
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Episodes

Is There Anybody Out There?
Year 1999Episode 120 min

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 10, 1999
Looking For Trouble
Year 1999Episode 230 min

Looking For Trouble

British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
Feb 7, 1999
As Stars Grow Old
Year 1999Episode 330 min

As Stars Grow Old

A look at what happens when a star dies
Mar 7, 1999
Seeing Red
Year 1999Episode 430 min

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.
Apr 4, 1999
The Skies of Summer
Year 1999Episode 530 min

The Skies of Summer

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 9, 1999
Capturing the Sun
Year 1999Episode 630 min

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.
Jun 6, 1999
When the Moon Hides the Sun
Year 1999Episode 720 min

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.

Jul 4, 1999
Countdown to the Eclipse
Year 1999Episode 830 min

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
The Eclipse from Cornwall
Year 1999Episode 930 min

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
Autumn Skies
Year 1999Episode 1030 min

Autumn Skies

Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
Sep 12, 1999
There's No Escape
Year 1999Episode 1130 min

There's No Escape

lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
Oct 10, 1999
A Night to Remember
Year 1999Episode 1230 min

A Night to Remember

Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
Nov 7, 1999
A Telescope for Christmas
Year 1999Episode 1330 min

A Telescope for Christmas

Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.
Dec 5, 1999

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