Episode guide
The Sky at Night: 2017
10 episodes · premiered Jan 8, 2017
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- Episode 1: Guide to the Galaxy Jan 8, 2017 All good travel guides need a map, and the team unveil the most detailed 3D map of the Milky Way ever produced. A map that reveals that there may be 50 per cent more stars in the galaxy…
- Episode 2: Telescope Takeover Feb 12, 2017 The team travel to the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands where they take control of some of the world's largest telescopes to view the most spectacular sights in the night sky.
- Episode 3: 60th Anniversary Special Apr 23, 2017 When the first episode of The Sky at Night was transmitted in April 1957, it was still thought that Mars could be home to advanced life, the Space Age was yet to begin, and the Big Bang…
- Episode 4: Inside God's Observatory Jun 11, 2017 This edition comes from the heart of one of the most influential - and surprising - organisations in the history of astronomy. Maggie and Chris have been granted rare access to the Vatican…
- Episode 5: Into the Dark Zone Jul 9, 2017 The team looks at the trans-Neptunian objects - a vast number of strange, dark, icy worlds - which played a crucial role in the evolution of our solar system.
- Episode 6: It Came From Outer Space Aug 13, 2017 In August, the most spectacular meteor shower of 2017 coincides with transmission: The Perseids! If it's clear, it'll be a great chance to see scores of bright shooting stars streaking…
- Episode 7: Cassini - The Gamechanger Sep 10, 2017 On 15 September 2017, the most successful space mission of all time will come to a dramatic and violent end as the Cassini probe is sent crashing into the planet Saturn. This one space…
- Episode 8: Return to the Moon? Oct 8, 2017 A look at the reasons behind renewed interest in sending manned missions to the moon, with plans by technology companies to build a permanent base on the satellite.
- Episode 9: In the Blink of an Eye Nov 12, 2017 Observing events that occur in milliseconds, including the recently detected gravitational wave created by the collision of two neutron stars. Chris Lintott joins astronomers trying to…
- Episode 10: Wonders of the Night Sky Dec 10, 2017 The Sky at Night celebrates one of the most profound, moving and enjoyable activities there is - the ancient art of looking up, studying and marvelling at the night sky. The programme is…