The Sky at Night

tv show

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413 total episodes

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69 seasons

First Aired April 24, 1957

Overview

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.

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A Telescope for Christmas

Season 5 - Episode 11 - 0h 0m

Air Date

December 20, 1961

Overview

Patrick Moore describes how to set up a small home telescope, powerful enough for real astronomical use, and discusses with L. Marsland Gander the best way to use it. He also gives the result of viewers' observations of how many stars can be seen in the Pleiades.