S17·E12 When Mercury Crosses the Sun
Synopsis
On the morning of 10 November the planet Mercury will pass in transit across the face of the Sun. Patrick Moore tells observers what they can expect to see, and he looks forward to the launching in 1974 of an American spacecraft which will fly past Mercury and send back the first close-up pictures.
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When did Season 17 Episode 12 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 17, Episode 12 ('When Mercury Crosses the Sun') originally aired on November 7, 1973.
How long is Season 17 Episode 12 ('When Mercury Crosses the Sun')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 12?
On the morning of 10 November the planet Mercury will pass in transit across the face of the Sun. Patrick Moore tells observers what they can expect to see, and he looks forward to the launching in 1974 of an American spacecraft which will fly past Mercury and send back the first close-up pictures....
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