The Sky at Night S43E09 · The Eclipse from Cornwall

Air date: 1999-08-15

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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.

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  1. 1 1. Is There Anybody Out There?1999-01-11Patrick 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.
  2. 2 2. Looking for Trouble1999-02-08British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
  3. 3 3. As Stars Grow Old1999-03-08A look at what happens when a star dies
  4. 4 4. Seeing Red1999-04-05Mars, 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 Pet
  5. 5 5. The Summer Sky1999-05-10Patrick 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.
  6. 6 6. Capturing the Sun1999-06-07Many 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 ev
  7. 7 7. When the Moon Hides the Sun1999-07-04Astronomer 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.
  8. 8 8. Countdown to the Eclipse1999-08-07Dr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.
  9. 9 9. The Eclipse from Cornwall1999-08-15Patrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moore.
  10. 10 10. Autumn Skies1999-09-13Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
  11. 11 11. There's No Escape1999-10-11lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
  12. 12 12. A Night To Remember1999-11-08Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
  13. 13 13. A Telescope for Christmas1999-12-06Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.