About this season
Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.
Episodes (13)
1. Is There Anybody Out There?
Aired 11 January 1999
Patrick Moore presents the latest news on attempts to pick up radio messages from other worlds, with Ian Morison, co-ordinator of SETI in the UK.
2. Looking for Trouble
Aired 8 February 1999
British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.
3. As Stars Grow Old
Aired 8 March 1999
A look at what happens when a star dies
4. Seeing Red
Aired 5 April 1999
Mars, now on view in the evening sky, is a world of craters, valleys, plains and huge volcanoes. The space probe Mars Global Surveyor is at present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins Patrick Moore to give the latest news.
5. The Summer Sky
Aired 10 May 1999
Patrick Moore conducts a "tour" of the evening sky in summer, and takes a preliminary look at the total eclipse of the Sun, which is due on 11 August.
6. Capturing the Sun
Aired 7 June 1999
Many people will go to the West Country to see the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August. Douglas Arnold joins Patrick Moore to explain how to photograph this once-in-a-lifetime event.
7. When the Moon Hides the Sun
Aired 4 July 1999
Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May joins Patrick Moore to discuss what people will be able to see during the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August.
8. Countdown to the Eclipse
Aired 7 August 1999
Dr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.
9. The Eclipse from Cornwall
Aired 15 August 1999
Patrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moore.
10. Autumn Skies
Aired 13 September 1999
Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.
11. There's No Escape
Aired 11 October 1999
lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.
12. A Night To Remember
Aired 8 November 1999
Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.
13. A Telescope for Christmas
Aired 6 December 1999
Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.