S26·E2 The Changing Face of Venus
Synopsis
Venus has always been a planet of surprises, and very recently the Pioneer spacecraft orbiting the planet have provided some more. There is evidence of current active volcanoes, very similar to those on Earth, and it seems that in the distant past (when the Sun was cooler than at present) Venus may have sustained life, only for it to be destroyed as the Sun grew hotter, changing the 'Planet of Love' into an inferno. Patrick Moore discusses how our knowledge of Venus has changed in view of these exciting new discoveries.
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When did Season 26 Episode 2 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 26, Episode 2 ('The Changing Face of Venus') originally aired on February 7, 1982.
How long is Season 26 Episode 2 ('The Changing Face of Venus')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 26 Episode 2?
Venus has always been a planet of surprises, and very recently the Pioneer spacecraft orbiting the planet have provided some more. There is evidence of current active volcanoes, very similar to those on Earth, and it seems that in the distant past (when the Sun was cooler than at present) Venus may ...
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