1995

13 EPISODES • 1995

Season 39 of The Sky at Night was released on January 9 and consists of 13 episodes.

Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

5: Star Cradles

May 1, 1995

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

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.

7: The Flying Observatory

Jun 26, 1995

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

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.

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

10: The Far Planets

Sep 18, 1995

Patrick Moore with news of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

11: Fibres of Light

Oct 16, 1995

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

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.

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.

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