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The Sky at Night: The Giant Planet

BBC One
on BBC One London

At present the most brilliant object in the evening sky is Jupiter, giant planet of the Solar System - an immense world with cloud belts, the fascinating Great Red Spot. and four bright moons. Even a small telescope will show details upon its yellowish gaseous surface.
Patrick Moore talks about Jupiter, and the many problems that it presents to modern astronomers.

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Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Director:
Tom Savage
Producer:
Patricia Owtram
Source: Radio Times

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