At present the most brilliant object in the evening sky is Jupiter, giant planet of the Solar System - an immense world with cloud belts, the fascinating Great Red Spot. and four bright moons. Even a small telescope will show details upon its yellowish gaseous surface.
Patrick Moore talks about Jupiter, and the many problems that it presents to modern astronomers.
The Giant Planet
The Sky at Night · Season 11 · Episode 1
At present the most brilliant object in the evening sky is Jupiter, giant planet of the Solar System - an immense world with cloud belts, the fascinating Great Red Spot. and four bright moons. Even a small telescope will show details upon its yellowish gaseous surface.
Patrick Moore talks about Jupiter, and the many problems that it presents to modern astronomers.
Patrick Moore talks about Jupiter, and the many problems that it presents to modern astronomers.
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Season
11
Episode
1
Air Date
06/Jan/1967
Air Time
22:00
Runtime
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