S27·E6 Speckles of Light
Synopsis
The stars, many far bigger than our ' star the sun, are many millions of miles away and appear only as specks of light. Until recently it had been impossible to see any details of the stars. But thanks to a new technique called 'speckle interferometry' this can be done for the first time. Patrick Moore discusses the remarkable results with Professor Alec Boksenberg , Director of the The Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux.
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When did Season 27 Episode 6 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 27, Episode 6 ('Speckles of Light') originally aired on June 5, 1983.
How long is Season 27 Episode 6 ('Speckles of Light')?
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What happens in The Sky at Night Season 27 Episode 6?
The stars, many far bigger than our ' star the sun, are many millions of miles away and appear only as specks of light. Until recently it had been impossible to see any details of the stars. But thanks to a new technique called 'speckle interferometry' this can be done for the first time. Patrick Mo...
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