The Sky at Night1998Season 42 · 1998 · 13 episodesEpisodes1Ring of MoonsPatrick Moore describes the family of moons belonging to the planet Saturn.2The Art of Deep SpaceLeading astronomical photographer Dr David Malin joins Patrick Moore.3The Total ExperiencePatrick Moore describes the total eclipse of the sun that he witnessed in the Caribbean on 26 February.4A Cold View of SpacePatrick Moore assesses new research about infra-red radiation in space.5The Sky with ChipsAmateur 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.6Planets of Other SunsPatrick Moore and DrJohn Mason discuss the possible existence of extra-solar planets.7The Sun Awakenslain Nicolson and Patrick Moore discuss the Sun's activity cycle.8The UK Schmidt - the First Quarter CenturyDr 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.9Flaring StarsA 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.10The Flying Horse of AutumnPatrick Moore talks about the chief autumn constellation, Pegasus, the Flying Horse.11Cosmic FireworksThe 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.12The Royal Greenwich Observatory - 1675-1998Patrick Moore is joined by Dr Jasper Wall, the last Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.13Timekeeping by StarlightPatrick 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.Season 41Season 43Season 44Season 45Season 46Season 47Season 48Season 49Season 50Season 51Season 52Season 53Season 54Season 55Season 56Season 57Season 58Season 59Season 60Season 61Season 62Season 63Season 64Season 65Season 66Season 67Season 68Season 69Season 70
