The Sky at Night

Name: The Sky at Night S33E5 - Exploring the Ultraviolet Sky
Uploaded: 1989-05-13
Description: The IUE or International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite was launched in 1978. It had an estimated lifespan of three years, but it is still operating and has revolutionised our whole understanding of the stars. In this month's Sky at Night, Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Robert Wilson , who has been the prime mover in the IUE experiment.