The Sky at Night S39E10 · The Far Planets

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Patrick Moore with news of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

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1. 1 1. The Youthful Universe?1995-01-09New results from the Hubble Space Telescope reveal a fascinating and unexpected puzzle surrounding the age of the universe. Patrick Moore and Dr. Shaun Hughes of the Royal Greenwic
2. 2 2. Belt Round the Sun1995-02-06Professor Iwan Williams of Queen Mary and Westfield College joins Patrick Moore to examine some recently discovered little worlds.
3. 3 3. Onward to Mars1995-03-06The planet Mars is now prominent in the evening sky, and a telescope can show its red dust deserts. Presented by Patrick Moore with Dr Peter Cattermole.
4. 4 4. Spring in the Sky1995-04-03To mark his 500th appearance presenting the show, Patrick Moore gives an enthusiastic tour of the night sky. He surveys the planets Mars, Venus and Jupiter and marvels at dazzling
5. 5 5. Star Cradles1995-05-01Dr Chris Kitchin of the University of Hertfordshire, joins Patrick Moore to discuss how stars are born.
6. 6 6. Edge on Saturn1995-05-29For the first time in 15 years Saturn's rings are facing edgewise on to the Earth. Dr. Carl Murray joins Patrick Moore to explain exactly what is happening.
7. 7 7. The Flying Observatory1995-06-26Patrick Moore takes part in a flight aboard the Kuiper Airborne Observatory.
8. 8 8. Comet Crash Update1995-07-23Dr Steven Millerjoins Patrick Moore to summarise the full analysed results of the comet Shoemaker-Levy's collision with the planet Jupiter in 1994.
9. 9 9. Is Anyone Out There?1995-08-21It is now a commonly held belief that mankind is the sole advanced form of life in the solar system. But there are so many stars that the chances of humans being alone in the unive
10. 10 10. The Far Planets1995-09-18Patrick Moore with news of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
11. 11 11. Fibres of Light1995-10-16Dr Russell Cannon talks with Patrick Moore about the Anglo-Australian Observatory telescope's new facility.
12. 12 12. Fireworks Night1995-11-13Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the Leonids, seasonal meteor showers which this year are predicted to be abundant.
13. 13 13. Mission To Jupiter1995-12-11The Galileo probe to Jupiter is now due to send back information on the giant planet. Professor Garry Hunt joins Patrick Moore for an update.