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The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 42

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Every episode of The Sky at Night Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 42!

The Best Episodes of The Sky at Night Season 42

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 - Ring of Moons

    S42:E1

    Patrick Moore describes the family of moons belonging to the planet Saturn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - The Art of Deep Space

    S42:E2

    Leading astronomical photographer Dr David Malin joins Patrick Moore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - The Total Experience

    S42:E3

    Patrick Moore describes the total eclipse of the sun that he witnessed in the Caribbean on 26 February.

    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - A Cold View of Space

    S42:E4

    Patrick Moore assesses new research about infra-red radiation in space.

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    #5 - The Sky with Chips

    S42:E5

    Amateur astronomers can now undertake important research by using charge-coupled devices (CCDs) with a moderate-sized telescope. Patrick Moore assesses the value of CCDs with British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley.

    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Planets of Other Suns

    S42:E6

    Patrick Moore and DrJohn Mason discuss the possible existence of extra-solar planets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - The Sun Awakens

    S42:E7

    lain Nicolson and Patrick Moore discuss the Sun's activity cycle.

    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - The UK Schmidt - the First Quarter Century

    S42:E8

    Dr Russell Cannon, former Director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory, joins Patrick Moore to discuss the results of the UK Schmidt Telescope in New South Wales.

    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Flaring Stars

    S42:E9

    A bright starthat flares up where no naked-eye star has been seen before is termed a "nova". But a nova is not really new, merely a formerly faint star which suffers a temporary outburst. Professor Chris Kitchin , of Hertfordshire University, joins Patrick Moore to discuss these strange, unpredictable stars.

    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - The Flying Horse of Autumn

    S42:E10

    Patrick Moore talks about the chief autumn constellation, Pegasus, the Flying Horse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Cosmic Fireworks

    S42:E11

    The Leonid meteors of 17 November are rarely predictable, but as Dr John Mason explains to Patrick Moore , there is a chance of a major display this year.

    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - The Royal Greenwich Observatory - 1675-1998

    S42:E12

    Patrick Moore is joined by Dr Jasper Wall, the last Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

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    #13 - Timekeeping by Starlight

    S42:E13

    Patrick Moore is joined by Dr Allan Chapman to see how to use the stars to tell the time. and looks forward to events due in 1999, including the total eclipse of the sun next August.

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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Ring of Moons" is the best rated episode of "The Sky at Night" season 42. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/12/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Art of Deep Space".