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S17·E9 Venus - A Cratered World

Core Aired August 22, 1973
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Synopsis

Venus has always been a mysterious planet - shrouded in its dense, fiercely hot atmosphere, in which life as we know it could never exist. Astronomers have just announced a startling discovery: using radar and the latest computer techniques, they have detected vast, shallow craters on the surface of Venus. Patrick Moore shows these exciting pictures and explains their significance.

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When did Season 17 Episode 9 of The Sky at Night air?

Season 17, Episode 9 ('Venus - A Cratered World') originally aired on August 22, 1973.

How long is Season 17 Episode 9 ('Venus - A Cratered World')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.

What happens in The Sky at Night Season 17 Episode 9?

Venus has always been a mysterious planet - shrouded in its dense, fiercely hot atmosphere, in which life as we know it could never exist. Astronomers have just announced a startling discovery: using radar and the latest computer techniques, they have detected vast, shallow craters on the surface of...

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