The Sky at Night
2004
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The BBC's long-running astronomy series, presented for many decades by Sir Patrick Moore.
Where to Watch The Sky at Night • 2004
12 Episodes
- Digging for Dark MatterE4
Digging for Dark MatterScientists are searching for the elusive dark matter 1300 meters below ground. Without it, galaxies would fly apart and the Universe would be very different. Yet there is still no definite proof dark matter exists. Patrick Moore visits Europe's deepest mine, and meets the physicists mining at the frontier of astronomy.Also the latest news from Mars and more on the Kuiper Belt object Sedna. - Transit of VenusE6
Transit of VenusOn the morning of the 8 June 2004, the planet Venus passes in front of the Sun, a once in a lifetime event. This rare occurrence has only been observed five times ever, and in the past was used to calculate the astronomical unit.In this special programme, Patrick Moore previews the transit with advice on viewing and photographing the Sun, and explores the planet Venus and future missions. - Moons of SaturnE7
Moons of SaturnAfter a seven year journey the European and American spacecraft Cassini finally reaches Saturn. In the first of this two part special, Patrick Moore reviews the latest results following Cassini's spectacular flyby of the Saturnian moon Phoebe and the Huygens probe destined for Titan. - Planet QuestE10
Planet QuestPatrick Moore and Chris Lintott give a monthly guide to the night sky. They look at the constellation of Pegasus and the Andromeda galaxy. There's also review and analysis of astronomical events and news and another chance to find out about extrasolar planets and the project superWASP or wide angle search for extrasolar planets. - Wide EyedE12
Wide EyedIn this special, Patrick Moore finds out about how the world's largest telescope in Chile is unlocking the secrets to our Universe. Chris Lintott travels to the Very Large Telescope to see its revolutionary adaptive optics in action and takes time out to explore the Southern Sky.
