S17·E13 Pioneer to Jupiter
Synopsis
This month for the first time a space probe passes close to one of the giants of the solar system - the planet Jupiter. The American craft Pioneer 10 has penetrated further into the solar system than any probe has ever done before. Patrick Moore brings you the latest news of the mission and discusses the implications of the results with Dr Garry Hunt , a planetary meteorologist.
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When did Season 17 Episode 13 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 17, Episode 13 ('Pioneer to Jupiter') originally aired on December 12, 1973.
How long is Season 17 Episode 13 ('Pioneer to Jupiter')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 13?
This month for the first time a space probe passes close to one of the giants of the solar system - the planet Jupiter. The American craft Pioneer 10 has penetrated further into the solar system than any probe has ever done before. Patrick Moore brings you the latest news of the mission and discusse...
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