S30·E6 Halley - The End of the Tale?
Synopsis
Two months ago the Giotto spacecraft passed through the head of Halley's Comet.
It sent back the only close-range pictures ever taken of a nucleus, and more information about comets than we ever knew before. The results of this remarkable mission are as exciting as they are unexpected. Patrick Moore gives the latest findings and talks to many of the scientists involved.
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When did Season 30 Episode 6 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 30, Episode 6 ('Halley - The End of the Tale?') originally aired on May 25, 1986.
How long is Season 30 Episode 6 ('Halley - The End of the Tale?')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 30 Episode 6?
Two months ago the Giotto spacecraft passed through the head of Halley's Comet. It sent back the only close-range pictures ever taken of a nucleus, and more information about comets than we ever knew before. The results of this remarkable mission are as exciting as they are unexpected. Patrick Moo...
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