S24·E8 The Mapping of Venus
Synopsis
In December 1978 America's Pioneer Venus I reached its target. Since then it has been orbiting Venus, and mapping the planet's surface by means of radar. Venus is not the kind of world it was once believed to be; it has volcanoes, high plateaux, and deep canyons. In this programme Dr Garry Hunt joins Patrick Moore to describe the new findings, which have changed many of our past theories about this strange world.
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When did Season 24 Episode 8 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 24, Episode 8 ('The Mapping of Venus') originally aired on August 6, 1980.
How long is Season 24 Episode 8 ('The Mapping of Venus')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 24 Episode 8?
In December 1978 America's Pioneer Venus I reached its target. Since then it has been orbiting Venus, and mapping the planet's surface by means of radar. Venus is not the kind of world it was once believed to be; it has volcanoes, high plateaux, and deep canyons. In this programme Dr Garry Hunt join...
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