1997

1. The Centre of the Galaxy

1997-01-27

Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Glenn White of Queen Mary and Westfield College to examine the centre of the Galaxy, a mysterious region some 25-million light-years from earth.

2. The Quasar Chasers

1997-02-24

Dr Jasper Wall of the Royal Greenwich Observatory joins Patrick Moore for a discussion of what quasars have to say about the universe.

3. Zodiacal Light

1997-03-24

The zodiacal light is a cone-shaped glow that rises from the horizon after sunset or before sunrise. Dr John James joins Patrick Moore to examine this phenomenon.

4. Eyes on the Universe

1997-04-27

For the 40th anniversary of The Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by some of the world's leading astronomers to trace the story of the telescope.

5. The Great Comet of 97

1997-06-14

Dr John Mason talks to Patrick Moore about the interest in Hale-Bopp.

6. Roving on Mars

1997-06-30

Planetary geologist Dr Peter Cattermole gives Patrick Moore the latest news on Nasa's Pathfinder.

7. Planets on View

1997-07-28

Patrick Moore explains what small telescopes will reveal on the bright planets now visible at night, and Dr Peter Cattermole gives the latest news about the space probes to Mars.

8. Hipparcos-Star Plotter

1997-08-25

A look at the work and significance of the Earth satellite Hipparcos.

9. Saturn Visitor

1997-09-22

A new probe is being launched toward Titan, Saturn's largest satellite.

10. Instruments of Change

1997-10-27

Patrick Moore examines powerful new equipment that is revolutionising astronomy.

11. Star Qualities

1997-11-17

Patrick Moore explains why the stars differ from each other in colour.

12. Diamonds in the Sky

1997-12-15

White Dwarf stars have used up their "nuclear fuel" and are so dense that a mere cupful would weigh tons. Patrick Moore discusses these feebly-shining stars with Professor Chris Kitchin.