The Sky at Night - Season 28 - Eps 2: At the Castle Gate
British astronomy has always been in the forefront of research. This is still true today, though the largest optical telescopes have been moved to sites with better climates, such as La Palma and Hawaii. The organisation, together with the development and testing of new equipment, is still carried out largely at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux. In this programme Patrick Moore talks to Professor Alec Boksenberg , Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, and other scientists about these important new developments, in which British astronomers are so deeply involved.
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.