S17·E8 Navigational Astronomy
Synopsis
Until the invention of modern techniques like radar and satellite-guidance, a ship at sea could only find her position by sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick Moore and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun.
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When did Season 17 Episode 8 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 17, Episode 8 ('Navigational Astronomy') originally aired on August 1, 1973.
How long is Season 17 Episode 8 ('Navigational Astronomy')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 8?
Until the invention of modern techniques like radar and satellite-guidance, a ship at sea could only find her position by sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick Moore and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun....
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