S25·E3 Mr Herschel's Planet
Synopsis
Patrick Moore tells the story of William Herschel, the obscure Hanoverian army bandsman whose discovery with a home-made telescope of the planet Uranus doubled the size of the known solar system. Herschel was hired to provide 'astronomical entertainment' for the British Royal Family and King George III gave him £4,000 to build the world's largest telescope in a garden at Slough.
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When did Season 25 Episode 3 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 25, Episode 3 ('Mr Herschel's Planet') originally aired on March 8, 1981.
How long is Season 25 Episode 3 ('Mr Herschel's Planet')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 25 Episode 3?
Patrick Moore tells the story of William Herschel, the obscure Hanoverian army bandsman whose discovery with a home-made telescope of the planet Uranus doubled the size of the known solar system. Herschel was hired to provide 'astronomical entertainment' for the British Royal Family and King George ...
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