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Cygnus the Swan

Sir Patrick Moore looks at the summer constellation of Cygnus with its rich array of nebulae and star clusters, while Chris North goes in search of the Milky Way.

The summer constellation of Cygnus will soon be flying overhead in our night sky. With its rich array of nebulae and star clusters, it is a delight for astronomers to look at in the warm summer evenings. Sir Patrick Moore looks at the yellow star Albireo with its superb azure blue companion, whilst Chris North goes in search of the Milky Way.

30 minutes

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Sun 12 Jun 201100:45
BBC HD

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Credits

PresenterPatrick Moore
ParticipantGerry Gilmore
ParticipantChris North
ParticipantPete Lawrence
ParticipantPaul G Abel
Series ProducerJane Fletcher
Executive ProducerWilliam Lyons

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Jun 201119:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 12 Jun 201100:25
    BBC Four
  • Sun 12 Jun 201100:45
    BBC HD

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