The Sky at Night: The Study of Variable Stars

Aired 1987-02-08

Studies of variable stars form a very important part of the work of modern amateur astronomers. In this programme, Patrick Moore describes how the amateurs work and also gives the latest news about the variable star R Coronae, which periodically veils itself behind clouds of soot.

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Episodes

Season

13 episodes

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The Sky at Night: The Study of Variable Stars

Photographing the Sky

The Study of Variable Stars

Stellar Catastrophe

A Celebration

Air on Other Worlds

High Moon

The William Herschel Telescope

The Roof of the World

The Hunt for Planet Ten

The Exploding Star

Jodrell - The Listening Bank

A Telescope for Christmas?

Where Are the Stars?