Patrick Moore

Astronomers are human and sometimes make mistakes – and Patrick admits he's made a few himself

Stars – what's in a name?

How stars get their names, and why they sometimes have several

What would happen to Earth if Betelgeux saw a supernova explosion?

Patrick Moore

Rogue asteroids are much more common than we used to think

Patrick Moore

The question has often been asked: “Which is the best season of the year for astronomical observing – spring, summer, autumn or winter?”

Patrick Moore

Pebbles on a beach, ping-pong balls and a rose bush have all been used to explain astronomical phenomena on The Sky at Night.