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The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

1957Returning Series69 Seasons846 Episodes8.3TMDB
BBC Four

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 see in the night sky.

Season 39 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Youthful Universe?

Jan 9, 1995

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.

Episode 2: Belt Round the Sun

Feb 6, 1995

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

Episode 3: Onward to Mars

Mar 6, 1995

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.

Episode 4: Spring in the Sky

Apr 3, 1995

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.

Episode 5: Star Cradles

May 1, 1995

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

Episode 6: Edge on Saturn

May 29, 1995

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.

Episode 8: Comet Crash Update

Jul 23, 1995

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

Episode 9: Is Anyone Out There?

Aug 21, 1995

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

Episode 11: Fibres of Light

Oct 16, 1995

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

Episode 12: Fireworks Night

Nov 13, 1995

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

Episode 13: Mission To Jupiter

Dec 11, 1995

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.

Season 39 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Sky at Night Season 39 premiere?

The Sky at Night Season 39 premiered on January 9, 1995.

How many episodes are in The Sky at Night Season 39?

The Sky at Night Season 39 has 13 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Sky at Night Season 39?

The season opens with Season 39 Episode 1, "The Youthful Universe?". It aired on January 9, 1995.

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