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Why Stars Twinkle

Mar 16, 1960

Patrick Moore explains how the atmosphere interferes with the astronomer's work. He discusses with Dr. Hugh Butler of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, how a satellite could be an astronomical observatory.

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The Great Spiral

Uranus

Why Stars Twinkle

Visitor from Space

Star Clouds of Sagittarius

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Other Moons

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Celestial Fireworks

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Measuring the Universe

Moonscape

Make-up of the Stars

Astronomy in Russia

Tektites

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Episode Summary

"Why Stars Twinkle" is episode 3 of The Sky at Night season 4. It aired on March 16, 1960.

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