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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, while Chris North goes in search of the Milky Way.

20 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Jun 2011 12:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Patrick Moore
Participant Gerry Gilmore
Participant Chris North
Participant Pete Lawrence
Participant Paul G Abel
Series Producer Jane Fletcher
Executive Producer William Lyons

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