S24·E3 The Man Who Discovered a Planet
Synopsis
Exactly 50 years ago, in 1930, the planet Pluto was discovered by a young research student named Clyde Tombaugh. Since that time Pluto has set puzzle after puzzle. It is smaller than expected; it has an unusual path: and it has a moon, Charon, which is one-third the size of itself. Today, at the age of 77, CLYDE TOMBAUGH is one of America's most respected astronomers.
For this programme Patrick Moore flew to Arizona to meet Professor Tombaugh and to ask him what he now thought about the curious planet he discovered half a century ago.
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When did Season 24 Episode 3 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 24, Episode 3 ('The Man Who Discovered a Planet') originally aired on March 20, 1980.
How long is Season 24 Episode 3 ('The Man Who Discovered a Planet')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 24 Episode 3?
Exactly 50 years ago, in 1930, the planet Pluto was discovered by a young research student named Clyde Tombaugh. Since that time Pluto has set puzzle after puzzle. It is smaller than expected; it has an unusual path: and it has a moon, Charon, which is one-third the size of itself. Today, at the age...
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