Episodes
The Centre of the Galaxy
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.
The Quasar Chasers
Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.
Zodiacal Light
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.
Eyes on the Universe
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.
The Great Comet of 97
Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.
Roving on Mars
Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.
Planets on View
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.
Hipparcos-Star Plotter
A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.
Saturn Visitor
A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.
Instruments of Change
Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.
Star Qualities
Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.
Diamonds in the Sky
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.