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The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 41

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Every episode of The Sky at Night Season 41 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 41!

The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 41

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can...
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    #1 - The Centre of the Galaxy

    S41:E1

    Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Glenn White of Queen Mary and Westfield College to examine the centre of the Galaxy, a mysterious region some 25-million light-years from earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - The Quasar Chasers

    S41:E2

    Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Zodiacal Light

    S41:E3

    The zodiacal light is a cone-shaped glow that rises from the horizon after sunset or before sunrise. Dr John James joins Patrick Moore to examine this phenomenon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Eyes on the Universe

    S41:E4

    For the 40th anniversary of The Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by some of the world's leading astronomers to trace the story of the telescope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - The Great Comet of 97

    S41:E5

    Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Roving on Mars

    S41:E6

    Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Planets on View

    S41:E7

    Patrick Moore explains what small telescopes will reveal on the bright planets now visible at night, and Dr Peter Cattermole gives the latest news about the space probes to Mars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Hipparcos-Star Plotter

    S41:E8

    A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Saturn Visitor

    S41:E9

    A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Instruments of Change

    S41:E10

    Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Star Qualities

    S41:E11

    Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Diamonds in the Sky

    S41:E12

    White Dwarf stars have used up their "nuclear fuel" and are so dense that a mere cupful would weigh tons. Patrick Moore discusses these feebly-shining stars with Professor Chris Kitchin.

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Season 41 Ratings Summary

"The Centre of the Galaxy" is the best rated episode of "The Sky at Night" season 41. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/1997. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Quasar Chasers".