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The Study of Variable Stars

Patrick Moore describes how amateur astronomers work and reports on the variable star R Coronae, which periodically veils itself behind clouds of soot.

20 minutes

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Sat 14 Feb 198716:20
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Sun 8 Feb 198723:45
    BBC One
  • Sat 14 Feb 198716:20
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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