The Sky at Night · SEASON 28

Missions to Comets

Episode 8 · 1984-07-15

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Episode overview

Interest is growing as Halley s Comet continues to draw in toward the sun. Already there have been trial runs in observing the much fainter Crommelin's Comet, and of course several space-probes will be launched towards Halley, to rendezvous with the comet in March 1986. Patrick Moore discusses these developments with Dr John Davies of Newcastle University, and explains what British observers may be able to see.

Season 28 episodes

1. The Winter Sky1984-01-08 2. At the Castle Gate1984-02-05 3. Venus Unveiled1984-03-11 4. The Secret Lives of the Stars1984-04-01 5. New Life for Solar Max1984-04-29 6. Cooking the Elements1984-05-20 7. A Night with the INT1984-06-10 8. Missions to Comets1984-07-15 9. The Orange World of Titan1984-08-19 10. Shells Around the Stars1984-09-17 11. Once Upon a Time1984-10-14 12. Reflection Nebulae1984-11-18 13. Forgotten Constellations1984-12-09