S29·E11 Red Shift - or Red Herring?
Synopsis
How large is the universe? Astronomers measure the distances of very remote objects by using spectroscopes, but today there are some doubts as to whether the measurements are reliable. Two star-systems in the constellation of the Fishes appear to give very confusing results. Patrick Moore talks to Iain Nicolson about these new results and what they may mean.
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When did Season 29 Episode 11 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 29, Episode 11 ('Red Shift - or Red Herring?') originally aired on October 14, 1985.
How long is Season 29 Episode 11 ('Red Shift - or Red Herring?')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 29 Episode 11?
How large is the universe? Astronomers measure the distances of very remote objects by using spectroscopes, but today there are some doubts as to whether the measurements are reliable. Two star-systems in the constellation of the Fishes appear to give very confusing results. Patrick Moore talks to ...
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