S14·E11 Rockets to the Planet
Synopsis
Spacecraft have already been to the nearest planets, Mars and Venus. Within the next 10 years other probes will explore much further, heading inward to Mercury, and outward beyond Jupiter-perhaps even to Pluto. Patrick Moore discusses with Iain Nicolson the information and pictures we may get back from these missions. He also talks to Professor Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverer of Pluto.
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When did Season 14 Episode 11 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 14, Episode 11 ('Rockets to the Planet') originally aired on October 14, 1970.
How long is Season 14 Episode 11 ('Rockets to the Planet')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 14 Episode 11?
Spacecraft have already been to the nearest planets, Mars and Venus. Within the next 10 years other probes will explore much further, heading inward to Mercury, and outward beyond Jupiter-perhaps even to Pluto. Patrick Moore discusses with Iain Nicolson the information and pictures we may get back ...
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