The Sky at Night · SEASON 33
The Making of an Astronomer
Episode 11 · 1989-10-15

- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
Do you want to become a professional astronomer? If so, you will need a proper qualification. One of the leading courses for would-be professional astronomers is at Birmingham University. Patrick Moore goes there to be joined by Professor Peter Willmore , Dr Ken Elliott and, of course, the students.
Season 33 episodes
1. Mysteries of the Winter Sky1989-01-15
2. Icebergs and Crouching Giants1989-02-12
3. Cosmic Lighthouse1989-03-12
4. Observing from La Silla1989-04-09
5. Exploring the Ultraviolet Sky1989-05-13
6. Telescopes for the 90s1989-06-04
7. The Curious Little World of Pluto1989-07-02
8. Eclipse of the Moon1989-07-30
9. Observing from the Atacama1989-08-20
10. Neptune - Voyager's Last Planet1989-09-10
11. The Making of an Astronomer1989-10-15
12. The Bull in the Sky1989-11-12
13. Voyager's Grand Tour1989-12-10