1999

Season 43 · 1999 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1Is There Anybody Out There?Patrick Moore presents the latest news on attempts to pick up radio messages from other worlds, with Ian Morison, co-ordinator of SETI in the UK.
2Looking for TroubleBritish Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
3As Stars Grow OldA look at what happens when a star dies
4Seeing RedMars, now on view in the evening sky, is a world of craters, valleys, plains and huge volcanoes. The space probe Mars Global Surveyor is at present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins Patrick Moore to give the latest news.
5The Summer SkyPatrick Moore conducts a "tour" of the evening sky in summer, and takes a preliminary look at the total eclipse of the Sun, which is due on 11 August.
6Capturing the SunMany people will go to the West Country to see the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August. Douglas Arnold joins Patrick Moore to explain how to photograph this once-in-a-lifetime event.
7When the Moon Hides the SunAstronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May joins Patrick Moore to discuss what people will be able to see during the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August.
8Countdown to the EclipseDr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.
9The Eclipse from CornwallPatrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moore.
10Autumn SkiesPatrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
11There's No Escapelain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
12A Night To RememberPatrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
13A Telescope for ChristmasPatrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.