Hampstead Observatory with Jon Culshaw

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Duration: 08:33

The Hampstead Observatory has been used for looking at the stars and planets for over a hundred years. The impressionist Jon Culshaw is a local, and he uses the telescope when he can to look at Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Jon shows Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel what it can do.

Available since Mon 7 Nov 2011

Credits

Series Producer
Jane Fletcher
Presenter
Patrick Moore
Presenter
Chris Lintott
Reporter
Chris North
Reporter
Pete Lawrence
Reporter
Paul Abel
Executive Producer
William Lyons

This clip is from

The Sky at Night Curious About Mars

As Mars returns to the night skies, Sir Patrick Moore discusses its four faces.

First broadcast: 06 Nov 2011

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