Patrick Moore discusses with Gilbert Fielder the age-old problem of what caused the craters on the moon, and whether the next Russian lunik may solve the problem.
Patrick discusses with Dr. Francis Jackson bacteriologist of King's College Hospital reports that signs of past life have been found in meteorites They also report on the latest progress of the 'life on Mars' experiments of last year.
Pluto, on the boundary of the solar system, is the planet most remote from the earth. Patrick Moore discusses this strange small world whose mysteries have puzzled astronomers ever since its discovery in 1930.
The recent U.S. attempt to put millions of fine copper wires into orbit round the earth for communication purposes has aroused fierce objections from some astronomers. Patrick discusses this controversial subject with Colin Ronan.
Is space empty? Astronomers used to think so, nowadays it is believed there is matter spread out between the stars so that we look out through a sort of cosmic fog. Patrick talks about what astronomers have learned by studying this matter.
Every year many people watch the midsummer sun rise over the avenue at Stonehenge. Patrick Moore discusses how much the ancient peoples knew of astronomy and how far the old Stone Circles of Britain were aligned astronomically.
From the control point of Frank Hyde's amateur radio astronomy station at St. Osyth in Essex, Patrick discusses with Frank Hyde his work there, especially on the problem of whether the planet Jupiter generates its own radio signals.
With a camera attached to the 24-inch telescope in George Hole's back garden at Patcham, Patrick brings viewers pictures from the sky and discusses with Dr. A. F. Alexander, the most beautiful object to be seen there, the planet Saturn.
The first rockets could carry bacteria from earth which might contaminate other planets. Spacemen might bring back dangerous bacteria which could endanger the earth. Patrick and guests give their views on this aspect of space travel.
Algol, now visible in the evening sky, was called 'The Demon Star' in ancient times. Certainly it is a most unusual star; periodically it seems to 'wink'. Patrick Moore discusses Algol, and explains its importance.
The spacecraft Mariner II should be at its nearest to Venus on December 14. Patrick discusses with Howard Miles, Director of the Artificial Satellite Section of the B.A.A., what it may reveal about the mysterious cloud-covered planet.
This year is the bicentenary of the death of James Bradley, third Astronomer Royal. Patrick and Colin Ronan discuss his work and observations, remarkable for his time, which first proved the earth was moving through space.
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By what name was The Sky at Night (1957) officially released in Canada in English?