1995

1995

1995-01-09
13 Episodes

Episodes

The Youthful Universe?

1. The Youthful Universe?

1995-01-09

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New results from the Hubble Space Telescope reveal a fascinating and unexpected puzzle surrounding the age of the universe. Patrick Moore and Dr. Shaun Hughes of the Royal Greenwich Observatory discuss the implications.

Belt Round the Sun

2. Belt Round the Sun

1995-02-06

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Professor Iwan Williams of Queen Mary and Westfield College joins Patrick Moore to examine some recently discovered little worlds.

Onward to Mars

3. Onward to Mars

1995-03-06

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The planet Mars is now prominent in the evening sky, and a telescope can show its red dust deserts. Presented by Patrick Moore with Dr Peter Cattermole.

Spring in the Sky

4. Spring in the Sky

1995-04-03

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To mark his 500th appearance presenting the show, Patrick Moore gives an enthusiastic tour of the night sky. He surveys the planets Mars, Venus and Jupiter and marvels at dazzling constellations, star clusters and nebulae.

Star Cradles

5. Star Cradles

1995-05-01

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Dr Chris Kitchin of the University of Hertfordshire, joins Patrick Moore to discuss how stars are born.

Edge on Saturn

6. Edge on Saturn

1995-05-29

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For the first time in 15 years Saturn's rings are facing edgewise on to the Earth. Dr. Carl Murray joins Patrick Moore to explain exactly what is happening.

The Flying Observatory

7. The Flying Observatory

1995-06-26

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Patrick Moore takes part in a flight aboard the Kuiper Airborne Observatory.

Comet Crash Update

8. Comet Crash Update

1995-07-23

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Dr Steven Millerjoins Patrick Moore to summarise the full analysed results of the comet Shoemaker-Levy's collision with the planet Jupiter in 1994.

Is Anyone Out There?

9. Is Anyone Out There?

1995-08-21

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It is now a commonly held belief that mankind is the sole advanced form of life in the solar system. But there are so many stars that the chances of humans being alone in the universe seem infinitesimally small. Presented by Patrick Moore

The Far Planets

10. The Far Planets

1995-09-18

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Patrick Moore with news of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Fibres of Light

11. Fibres of Light

1995-10-16

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Dr Russell Cannon talks with Patrick Moore about the Anglo-Australian Observatory telescope's new facility.

Fireworks Night

12. Fireworks Night

1995-11-13

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Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the Leonids, seasonal meteor showers which this year are predicted to be abundant.

Mission To Jupiter

13. Mission To Jupiter

1995-12-11

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The Galileo probe to Jupiter is now due to send back information on the giant planet. Professor Garry Hunt joins Patrick Moore for an update.