S11·E2 Observing Earth Satellites
Synopsis
Well over a thousand artificial satellites are now in orbit round the earth, and some can be seen as bright lights crossing the stars.
Patrick Moore talks to Desmond King-Hele, F.R.S. about the way amateur observers can sight and track satellites, and about the value of these observations to space research.
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When did Season 11 Episode 2 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 11, Episode 2 ('Observing Earth Satellites') originally aired on February 3, 1967.
How long is Season 11 Episode 2 ('Observing Earth Satellites')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 11 Episode 2?
Well over a thousand artificial satellites are now in orbit round the earth, and some can be seen as bright lights crossing the stars. Patrick Moore talks to Desmond King-Hele, F.R.S. about the way amateur observers can sight and track satellites, and about the value of these observations to space ...
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