The Sky at Night · SEASON 3

The Ringed Planet

Episode 9 · 1959-08-31

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Episode overview

Patrick Moore talks about the planet Saturn, which may now be seen low in the south, looking like a fairly bright yellowish star. With its rings of satellites and its retinue of moons, it is one of the loveliest objects in the whole sky.

Season 3 episodes

1. Life and Death of the Sun1959-01-12 2. Life and Death of the Sun1959-02-09 3. Mercury and the Moon1959-03-09 4. Twin Stars1959-04-06 5. The Shape of our Galaxy1959-05-04 6. Minor Planets1959-06-10 7. Life on Venus1959-07-08 8. Lights in the Sky1959-08-05 9. The Ringed Planet1959-08-31 10. Topical Events1959-09-28 11. The Front and the Back of the Moon1959-10-26 12. Pairs of Suns1959-11-16 13. The Star in the East1959-12-14