Episode 1
The Centre of the Galaxy
Jan 27, 1997
Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Glenn White of Queen Mary and Westfield College to examine the centre of the Galaxy, a mysterious region some 25-million light-years from earth.
Episode 2
The Quasar Chasers
Feb 24, 1997
Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.
Episode 3
Zodiacal Light
Mar 24, 1997
The zodiacal light is a cone-shaped glow that rises from the horizon after sunset or before sunrise. Dr John James joins Patrick Moore to examine this phenomenon.
Episode 4
Eyes on the Universe
Apr 27, 1997
For the 40th anniversary of The Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by some of the world's leading astronomers to trace the story of the telescope.
Episode 5
The Great Comet of 97
Jun 14, 1997
Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.
Episode 6
Roving on Mars
Jun 30, 1997
Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.
Episode 7
Planets on View
Jul 28, 1997
Patrick Moore explains what small telescopes will reveal on the bright planets now visible at night, and Dr Peter Cattermole gives the latest news about the space probes to Mars.
Episode 8
Hipparcos-Star Plotter
Aug 25, 1997
A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.
Episode 9
Saturn Visitor
Sep 22, 1997
A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.
Episode 10
Instruments of Change
Oct 27, 1997
Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.
Episode 11
Star Qualities
Nov 17, 1997
Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.
Episode 12
Diamonds in the Sky
Dec 15, 1997
White Dwarf stars have used up their "nuclear fuel" and are so dense that a mere cupful would weigh tons. Patrick Moore discusses these feebly-shining stars with Professor Chris Kitchin.
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