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The Sky at Night•Season 33•Episode 5

Exploring the Ultraviolet Sky

May 13, 1989

The IUE or International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite was launched in 1978. It had an estimated lifespan of three years, but it is still operating and has revolutionised our whole understanding of the stars. In this month's Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by Professor

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Season 33 Episodes13

Mysteries of the Winter Sky

Icebergs and Crouching Giants

Cosmic Lighthouse

Observing from La Silla

Exploring the Ultraviolet Sky

Telescopes for the 90s

The Curious Little World of Pluto

Eclipse of the Moon

Observing from the Atacama

Neptune - Voyager's Last Planet

The Making of an Astronomer

The Bull in the Sky

Voyager's Grand Tour

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Episode Summary

"Exploring the Ultraviolet Sky" is episode 5 of The Sky at Night season 33. It aired on May 13, 1989.

Next: E6 · Telescopes for the 90s Best of Season 33