The Sky at Night · SEASON 31

The Study of Variable Stars

Episode 2 · 1987-02-08

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Studies of variable stars form a very important part of the work of modern amateur astronomers. In this programme, Patrick Moore describes how the amateurs work and also gives the latest news about the variable star R Coronae, which periodically veils itself behind clouds of soot.

Season 31 episodes

1. Photographing the Sky1987-01-18 2. The Study of Variable Stars1987-02-08 3. Stellar Catastrophe1987-03-15 4. A Celebration1987-04-24 5. Air on Other Worlds1987-05-18 6. High Moon1987-06-14 7. The William Herschel Telescope1987-07-12 8. The Roof of the World1987-08-08 9. The Hunt for Planet Ten1987-09-06 10. The Exploding Star1987-09-27 11. Jodrell - The Listening Bank1987-10-18 12. A Telescope for Christmas?1987-11-15 13. Where Are the Stars?1987-12-13