S27·E12 Discoveries in Space
Synopsis
IRAS, the infra-red astronomical satellite, is proving to be one of the most successful of all space missions. Already it has carried out an all-sky survey in infra-red, discovering hundreds of thousands of new infra-red sources ranging from very young stars out to remote quasars.
Patrick Moore talks about these striking developments with Dr Jim Emerson of Queen Mary College, a British member of the IRAS team which also includes specialists from Holland and the United States.
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When did Season 27 Episode 12 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 27, Episode 12 ('Discoveries in Space') originally aired on November 20, 1983.
How long is Season 27 Episode 12 ('Discoveries in Space')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 27 Episode 12?
IRAS, the infra-red astronomical satellite, is proving to be one of the most successful of all space missions. Already it has carried out an all-sky survey in infra-red, discovering hundreds of thousands of new infra-red sources ranging from very young stars out to remote quasars. Patrick Moore tal...
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