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S23·E11 Observing the Sun

Core Aired October 18, 1979
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Synopsis

From the country, the skies are dark and the stars shine out brilliantly, but city-dwellers can never see the stars well. Fortunately the Sun can be studied telescopically, and at present it is at its most active. Patrick Moore talks to Peter Gill , an amateur astronomer, who carries out his observations of the Sun by using a small telescope from the window of his third-floor London flat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 23 Episode 11 of The Sky at Night air?

Season 23, Episode 11 ('Observing the Sun') originally aired on October 18, 1979.

How long is Season 23 Episode 11 ('Observing the Sun')?

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

What happens in The Sky at Night Season 23 Episode 11?

From the country, the skies are dark and the stars shine out brilliantly, but city-dwellers can never see the stars well. Fortunately the Sun can be studied telescopically, and at present it is at its most active. Patrick Moore talks to Peter Gill , an amateur astronomer, who carries out his observa...

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