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The Sky at Night

Cygnus the Swan

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The summer constellation of Cygnus will soon be flying overhead in our night sky. With its rich array of nebulae and star clusters, it is a delight for astronomers to look at in the warm summer evenings. Sir Patrick Moore looks at the yellow star Albireo with its superb azure blue companion, while Chris North goes in search of the Milky Way. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Participant:
Gerry Gilmore
Participant:
Chris North
Participant:
Pete Lawrence
Participant:
Paul G Abel
Series Producer:
Jane Fletcher
Executive Producer:
William Lyons

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