Name: Our Night Sky
Released: 2010-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Edward M. Murphy

TV Show

For thousands of years, the star-filled sky has been a source of wonder, discovery, and entertainment. All you need to feel at home in its limitless expanse is Our Night Sky, a richly illustrated 12-episode course that gives you an unrivaled tour around the sky--all while teaching you about the science, technology, and pure pleasure of stargazing.

2010 · 34m

Starring Edward M. Murphy

EPISODE 1

The Constellations and Their Stars

Begin your study of the night sky by investigating the origin of the constellations-the traditional groupings of stars that mostly date to antiquity. The well-known constellation Orion illustrates the fascinating mix of beauty, mythology, and scientific knowledge to be found wherever you look in the heavens.
EPISODE 2

Seeing and Navigating the Sky

The naked eye is a powerful instrument-if you know how to use it. Learn the best times and conditions for observing, how to identify the positions and magnitudes of stars and planets, how the sky changes over the course of a night, how to use astronomical maps such as a planisphere, and more.