S15·E9 Mars Comes Close
Synopsis
Mars is at its closest to earth since 1956, and American and Russian probes are on their way to map it and send back scientific information.
Patrick Moore discusses with Dr Geoffrey Eglinton the ambitious Viking mission, now in preparation to soft-land a space craft on the red planet in 1975. The mission which may at last answer the question: Is there life on Mars?
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When did Season 15 Episode 9 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 15, Episode 9 ('Mars Comes Close') originally aired on August 18, 1971.
How long is Season 15 Episode 9 ('Mars Comes Close')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 15 Episode 9?
Mars is at its closest to earth since 1956, and American and Russian probes are on their way to map it and send back scientific information. Patrick Moore discusses with Dr Geoffrey Eglinton the ambitious Viking mission, now in preparation to soft-land a space craft on the red planet in 1975. The m...
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