1999

1. Is There Anybody Out There?

1999-01-11

Patrick Moore presents the latest news on attempts to pick up radio messages from other worlds, with Ian Morison, co-ordinator of SETI in the UK.

2. Looking for Trouble

1999-02-08

British Astronomical Association president Martin Mobberley describes the work of asteroid hunters to Patrick Moore.

3. As Stars Grow Old

1999-03-08

A look at what happens when a star dies

4. Seeing Red

1999-04-05

Mars, now on view in the evening sky, is a world of craters, valleys, plains and huge volcanoes. The space probe Mars Global Surveyor is at present moving around the planet. Dr Peter Catterrnole , one of Nasa's principal scientific investigators, joins Patrick Moore to give the latest news.

5. The Summer Sky

1999-05-10

Patrick Moore conducts a "tour" of the evening sky in summer, and takes a preliminary look at the total eclipse of the Sun, which is due on 11 August.

6. Capturing the Sun

1999-06-07

Many people will go to the West Country to see the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August. Douglas Arnold joins Patrick Moore to explain how to photograph this once-in-a-lifetime event.

7. When the Moon Hides the Sun

1999-07-04

Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May joins Patrick Moore to discuss what people will be able to see during the total eclipse of the Sun on 11 August.

8. Countdown to the Eclipse

1999-08-07

Dr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.

9. The Eclipse from Cornwall

1999-08-15

Patrick Moore and guests look at the results of last week's eclipse, aided by pictures from a variety of observing sites. With Patrick Moore.

10. Autumn Skies

1999-09-13

Patrick Moore takes a final look at last month's eclipse. Plus what to look for in the autumn skies.

11. There's No Escape

1999-10-11

lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes.

12. A Night To Remember

1999-11-08

Patrick Moore and Dr John Mason discuss the Leonid meteors - and the spectacle they might provide during November.

13. A Telescope for Christmas

1999-12-06

Patrick Moore advises on how to choose a telescope.