S16·E1 The Great Bear
Synopsis
The Great Bear is the most familiar and conspicuous star-pattern in the night sky all the year round: but it is not exactly what it seems. Patrick Moore explains that, although its seven stars look close together, some are further from each other than they are from Earth.
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When did Season 16 Episode 1 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 16, Episode 1 ('The Great Bear') originally aired on January 5, 1972.
How long is Season 16 Episode 1 ('The Great Bear')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 16 Episode 1?
The Great Bear is the most familiar and conspicuous star-pattern in the night sky all the year round: but it is not exactly what it seems. Patrick Moore explains that, although its seven stars look close together, some are further from each other than they are from Earth....
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