S23·E12 The Message of Starlight
Synopsis
Not all stars are alike: some are red, some yellow and some white. These different colours show their different temperatures, and by using spectroscopes it is possible to find out what materials exist there. Patrick Moore and Dr Jacqueline Mitton explain what stellar spectroscopy has told us.
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When did Season 23 Episode 12 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 23, Episode 12 ('The Message of Starlight') originally aired on November 22, 1979.
How long is Season 23 Episode 12 ('The Message of Starlight')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 23 Episode 12?
Not all stars are alike: some are red, some yellow and some white. These different colours show their different temperatures, and by using spectroscopes it is possible to find out what materials exist there. Patrick Moore and Dr Jacqueline Mitton explain what stellar spectroscopy has told us....
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