S22·E5 The Asteroids
Synopsis
The asteroids or minor planets are among the most interesting of the junior members in the Solar System. Only one - Vesta - is ever visible without a telescope, but thousands are now known to exist; some swing near the Earth, and several close approaches have been recorded. In this programme Patrick Moore discusses the origin and nature of the asteroids, and Gordon Taylor, of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, describes his ingenious method of measuring their sizes.
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When did Season 22 Episode 5 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 22, Episode 5 ('The Asteroids') originally aired on April 4, 1978.
How long is Season 22 Episode 5 ('The Asteroids')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 22 Episode 5?
The asteroids or minor planets are among the most interesting of the junior members in the Solar System. Only one - Vesta - is ever visible without a telescope, but thousands are now known to exist; some swing near the Earth, and several close approaches have been recorded. In this programme Patrick...
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