S17·E7 The African Eclipse
Synopsis
British observers back from the longest solar eclipse of the century tell Patrick Moore about the results of their experiments. These astronomers went to see totality from widely different viewpoints - Dr John Beckman from Concorde, Dr R. J. Speer from a rocket site in West Africa, Barrie Jones from the shore of Lake Rudolf, and observers from ships at sea and the Sahara desert.
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When did Season 17 Episode 7 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 17, Episode 7 ('The African Eclipse') originally aired on July 11, 1973.
How long is Season 17 Episode 7 ('The African Eclipse')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 7?
British observers back from the longest solar eclipse of the century tell Patrick Moore about the results of their experiments. These astronomers went to see totality from widely different viewpoints - Dr John Beckman from Concorde, Dr R. J. Speer from a rocket site in West Africa, Barrie Jones from...
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