The Sky at Night - Season 13 - Eps 10: Stars that Come and Go
Most stars remain unchanging over huge periods of time; but some continually vary in brightness. Only long observation can reveal their secrets, and much of this patient work is done by amateurs. Patrick Moore describes the different types of variable stars, and discusses with John S. Glashy the vital role of amateur observers
About The Sky at Night
Title: The Sky at Night
First Air Date: 1957-04-24
Last Air Date: 2025-10-13
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.3/10 (from 13 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 70
Total Episodes: 846
Network: BBC Four
Genres: Documentary, News
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.