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The Sky at Night•Season 32•Episode 5

Quasars, Redshifts and Controversy

May 8, 1988

Are quasars remote and super-luminous, or are they comparatively close to our galaxy? Dr Halton C. Arp , formerly of Mount Wilson Observatory, believes that they are not so remote as most people think, and he discusses these exciting and controversial ideas with Patrick Moore.

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Season 32 Episodes13

The Winter Sky

The Brilliant Planets

Yerkes Observatory

The Awakening Sun

Quasars, Redshifts and Controversy

Planets Revisited

The Summer Sky

Cosmic Fireworks

Watch This Space

Mars in Close-Up

Observing the Autumn Sky

Radio Stars

Close Encounters

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Episode Summary

"Quasars, Redshifts and Controversy" is episode 5 of The Sky at Night season 32. It aired on May 8, 1988.

Next: E6 · Planets Revisited Best of Season 32