S29·E9 Mizar
Synopsis
Mizar, the second star in the 'handle' of the Plough, has a faint companion, Alcor, easily visible with the naked eye. Use a telescope and Mizar is seen to be double; and the brighter member is again double. Patrick Moore talks about Mizar and speculates as to the view from a planet moving in this system.
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When did Season 29 Episode 9 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 29, Episode 9 ('Mizar') originally aired on August 19, 1985.
How long is Season 29 Episode 9 ('Mizar')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 29 Episode 9?
Mizar, the second star in the 'handle' of the Plough, has a faint companion, Alcor, easily visible with the naked eye. Use a telescope and Mizar is seen to be double; and the brighter member is again double. Patrick Moore talks about Mizar and speculates as to the view from a planet moving in this s...
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