S22·E2 The Nearest Galaxies
Synopsis
What is the most remote object ever visible with the naked eye? The answer is: the Great Spiral in Andromeda, which is a member of our Local Group of galaxies, but is still very remote - its light takes over two million years to reach us. The Local Group is now known to contain over 25 members, some of which are huge systems while others are dwarf galaxies. Patrick Moore talks about the Local Group to Heather Couper , lecturer at the Caird Planetarium, Greenwich.
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When did Season 22 Episode 2 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 22, Episode 2 ('The Nearest Galaxies') originally aired on February 8, 1978.
How long is Season 22 Episode 2 ('The Nearest Galaxies')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 22 Episode 2?
What is the most remote object ever visible with the naked eye? The answer is: the Great Spiral in Andromeda, which is a member of our Local Group of galaxies, but is still very remote - its light takes over two million years to reach us. The Local Group is now known to contain over 25 members, some...
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