The Sky at Night - Season 17 - Eps 6: The Colours of the Stars

1973-06-04? min⭐ 8.3/10

Ancient astronomers described Sirius the Dog-Star as red: but what colour is it today? A few weeks ago, Patrick Moore asked viewers to tell him what colour they see Sirius, and now he analyses the thousands of reports he received, and explains the significance of the colours of stars.

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About The Sky at Night

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.

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