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The Sky at Night•Season 35•Episode 9

The Pole Star

Aug 25, 1991

Polaris is probably the most famous star in the night sky and has been of tremendous value to navigators through the ages. Patrick Moore discusses not only its position but also its nature - pointing out that Polaris is far more luminous than the Sun,

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The Fastest Clocks in the Universe

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Bombardment from Space

Wanderers in Space

Guarding Their Secrets

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The Pole Star

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Hubble Space Telescope

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The Strangest Planet

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Episode Summary

"The Pole Star" is episode 9 of The Sky at Night season 35. It aired on August 25, 1991.

Next: E10 · Galaxy in Creation?Best of Season 35