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The Sky at Night•Season 17•Episode 6

The Colours of the Stars

Jun 4, 1973

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

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Season 17 Episodes13

1973 - an Exciting Year!

Practical Work in the Observatory

Sirius - The Brightest Star

The Eclipse of the Century

How Big are the Planets?

The Colours of the Stars

The African Eclipse

Navigational Astronomy

Venus - A Cratered World

The Moon Illusion

The Volcanoes of Mars

When Mercury Crosses the Sun

Pioneer to Jupiter

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Episode Summary

"The Colours of the Stars" is episode 6 of The Sky at Night season 17. It aired on June 4, 1973.

Next: E7 · The African Eclipse Best of Season 17