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The Sky at Night: Why Stars Twinkle

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Patrick Moore explains how the atmosphere interferes with the astronomer's work. He discusses with Dr. Hugh Butler of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, how a satellite could be an astronomical observatory.

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Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Guest:
Dr. Hugh Butler
Animations:
Alfred Wurmser
Presented by:
Peter Bennet Stone
Source: Radio Times

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