The Sky at Night · SEASON 32
The Brilliant Planets
Episode 2 · 1988-02-21

- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
During March, Venus and Jupiter are splendidly placed for observation in the evening sky. Patrick Moore talks about them, and explains what observers using small telescopes may expect to see on their surfaces.
Season 32 episodes
1. The Winter Sky1988-01-17
2. The Brilliant Planets1988-02-21
3. Yerkes Observatory1988-03-30
4. The Awakening Sun1988-04-10
5. Quasars, Redshifts and Controversy1988-05-08
6. Planets Revisited1988-06-05
7. The Summer Sky1988-07-10
8. Cosmic Fireworks1988-07-31
9. Watch This Space1988-08-21
10. Mars in Close-Up1988-09-11
11. Observing the Autumn Sky1988-10-16
12. Radio Stars1988-11-14
13. Close Encounters1988-12-11