The Sky at Night S07E10 · Measuring the Universe

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Following the re-measurement of the distance to the nearest star system-the Andromeda Galaxy-as 2.2 million light years, Patrick Moore discusses with Henry Brinton how these enormous distances are calculated.

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1. 1 1. Space '631963-01-231963 promises to be an exciting year for astronomy and space exploration. Patrick Moore forecasts some of the possible highlights.
2. 2 2. Space Stations for Mars1963-02-20A Russian astronomer has suggested that the two moons of Mars might be artificial space stations. Patrick Moore discusses the peculiarities of the Red Planet's satellites and cons
3. 3 3. Venus Revealed1963-03-20Patrick Moore and Howard Miles Director of the Artificial Satellite Section of the British Astronomical Association discuss the American space probe Mariner II and its remarkable n
4. 4 4. Exploding Stars1963-04-14Patrick Moore talks about the exploding star or nova in the constellation of Hercules which was recently discovered by an amateur astronomer in Sweden, and discusses the sequence o
5. 5 5. Science Fiction and Science Fact1963-05-17Patrick Moore discusses with Anthony Michaelis how over the years many writers' fantasies, like Bishop Godwin's voyage to the Moon of A.D. 1657, are now becoming reality, and wheth
6. 6 6. Birth of the Planets1963-06-12American astronomers have just reported the discovery of a planet moving round a near star. It is now believed that similar planet families must be common in space. Patrick Moore
7. 7 7. The Active Moon1963-07-16It used to be thought that the moon had been a dead world for millions of years. Now Russian observers have reported traces of volcanic activity in two craters. Patrick Moore disc
8. 8 8. Superflare1963-08-13Patrick Moore and Professor C. W. Allen of London University show and discuss a remarkable film of the sun.
9. 9 9. Moon Base1963-09-10Patrick Moore discusses with Arthur C. Clarke, one of the pioneer thinkers of space exploration, how his ideas have developed as he has seen the reality happen, and in particular w
10. 10 10. Measuring the Universe1963-10-11Following the re-measurement of the distance to the nearest star system-the Andromeda Galaxy-as 2.2 million light years, Patrick Moore discusses with Henry Brinton how these enormo
11. 11 11. Jupiter Disturbed1963-11-08Patrick Moore discusses the recent unusual happenings observed in the surface markings of the giant planet Jupiter.
12. 12 12. Star Myths1963-12-13The stars have always compelled men's attention. Patrick Moore and Colin Ronan discuss some of the extraordinary legends attached to them in the past.