August's Episode - Robonet Monday 06 August, 1.10am BBC One The sun never rises for astronomers using Robonet, the robotic network of telescopes which spans the globe and links the cosmos directly to a laptop. These telescopes can react immediately to exotic cosmic phenomena such as gamma ray bursts, which are over in the blink of an astronomical eye. Patrick Moore takes a look at this new technological dawn for astronomy.
The Sky at Night
Sat 4 Aug, 20:30 - 21:00
BBC Four
Robonet: A look at the robotic network of telescopes that span the globe and link the Cosmos directly to a laptop, and can react immediately to cosmic phenomena such as gamma ray bursts.
The Sky at Night
Mon 6 Aug, 01:10 - 01:30
BBC One
Robonet: The sun never rises for astronomers using Robonet, the robotic network of telescopes which spans the globe and links the cosmos directly to a laptop.
Sting in the Tail: The summer constellation Scorpius, is a delight for the astronomer. Sir Patrick Moore shows us how to find it and what object to look for. The sting in the tail is Sagittarius.
The Sky at Night
Mon 9 Jul, 20:30 - 21:00
BBC Four
A Sting in the Tail: Patrick Moore reveals how to identify the summer constellation Scorpius, one of the oldest constellations, located near the centre of the milky way.
July's Episode - Sting in the Tail Monday 02 July, 12.35am BBC One Sir Patrick Moore examines the summer constellation Scorpius, and locates our nearest black hole.
June's Episode - Home from Home Monday 04 June, 12.45am BBC One Patrick Moore finds out more about a mysterious new Earth-like planet on our cosmic doorstep that has rocked the astronomical community.