The Sky at Night - Season 48 / Year 2004
Season 48 / Year 2004
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DatesJan. 4, 2004 - Dez. 5, 2004
Episodes
Year 2004Episode 130 min
Music of the Spheres
The Universe has its own heavenly sounds, such as pulsars, panetary magnetospheres and solar winds. Patrick Moore explores the ancient link between the cosmos and music, with actor and musician Donald Francke and classical composer Dr Allan Chapman.
Jan. 4, 2004
Year 2004Episode 230 min
Roving On Mars
Patrick Moore talks about the latest news from the NASA Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, and the European spacecraft Mars Express. He also talks to lead scientists at NASA about plans for the rovers, surprises ahead, and the long term future of Martian exploration.
Feb. 1, 2004
Year 2004Episode 330 min
Cosmic Vision
Patrick Moore talks to Professor David Southwood about Europe's space missions. Plus, the latest from Mars with Chris Lintott.
März 7, 2004
Year 2004Episode 430 min
Digging for Dark Matter
Scientists are searching for the elusive dark matter 1300 meters below ground. Without it, galaxies would fly apart and the Universe would be very different. Yet there is still no definite proof dark matter exists. Patrick Moore visits Europe's deepest mine, and meets the physicists mining at the frontier of astronomy.Also the latest news from Mars and more on the Kuiper Belt object Sedna.
Apr. 4, 2004
Year 2004Episode 530 min
Star Birth
From the galactic maternity wards of clouds and dust we call nebulae, stars emerge. Yet little is know about this cosmic 'birth' process. Patrick Moore discusses how stars are created.
Mai 1, 2004
Year 2004Episode 630 min
The 2004 Transit of Venus
On the morning of the 8 June 2004, the planet Venus passes in front of the Sun, a once in a lifetime event. This rare occurrence has only been observed five times ever, and in the past was used to calculate the astronomical unit.In this special programme, Patrick Moore previews the transit with advice on viewing and photographing the Sun, and explores the planet Venus and future missions.
Juni 6, 2004
Year 2004Episode 730 min
Moons of Saturn
After a seven year journey the European and American spacecraft Cassini finally reaches Saturn. In the first of this two part special, Patrick Moore reviews the latest results following Cassini's spectacular flyby of the Saturnian moon Phoebe and the Huygens probe destined for Titan.
Juli 4, 2004
Year 2004Episode 830 min
Cassini at Saturn
After just a month orbiting Saturn, the spacecraft Cassini has sent back stunning images and amazing results. Patrick Moore unveils the mysterious gas giant.
Aug. 1, 2004
Year 2004Episode 930 min
Robotic Telescope
Responding to signals from space, new robotic telescopes are able to observe the first flashes of the Universe's most devasting explosions. Chris Lintott visits the world's largest robotic telescope on La Palma. Patrick Moore presents.
Sept. 5, 2004
Year 2004Episode 1030 min
Planet Quest
Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott give a monthly guide to the night sky. They look at the constellation of Pegasus and the Andromeda galaxy. There's also review and analysis of astronomical events and news and another chance to find out about extrasolar planets and the project superWASP or wide angle search for extrasolar planets.
Okt. 3, 2004
Year 2004Episode 1130 min
Star Death
Planetary nebulae are beautiful to look at whether through a back garden telescope or as a Hubble picture. Patrick Moore talks to Professor Nye Evans and Dr Don Pollacco about the death of stars and planetary nebulae.
Nov. 7, 2004
Year 2004Episode 1230 min
Wide Eyed
In this special, Patrick Moore finds out about how the world's largest telescope in Chile is unlocking the secrets to our Universe. Chris Lintott travels to the Very Large Telescope to see its revolutionary adaptive optics in action and takes time out to explore the Southern Sky.
Dez. 5, 2004
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