S29·E6 Little Worlds
Synopsis
During its voyage to Jupiter, the American Galileo probe will survey a small and interesting world, the asteroid Amphitrite - one of the swarm of minor planets moving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Patrick Moore talks about the Amphitrite encounter, and about the whole swarm of these little worlds which were once referred to by a German astronomer as 'vermin of the skies'.
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When did Season 29 Episode 6 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 29, Episode 6 ('Little Worlds') originally aired on June 2, 1985.
How long is Season 29 Episode 6 ('Little Worlds')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 29 Episode 6?
During its voyage to Jupiter, the American Galileo probe will survey a small and interesting world, the asteroid Amphitrite - one of the swarm of minor planets moving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Patrick Moore talks about the Amphitrite encounter, and about the whole swarm o...
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