Cascade PBS Schedules Perseus Documentary for November Broadcast

Cascade PBS has placed the documentary 'All About Perseus' in its lineup for November 30, 2026. The station announced the date as part of its current programming guide, which features a mix of science, news, and arts content available to viewers through the Passport library.

The scheduled film focuses on the constellation Perseus. It joins a block of astronomy segments hosted by Trace Dominguez. These clips range from five-minute explainers to longer features that examine celestial events and space exploration milestones.

The November broadcast date coincides with a series of related segments already posted in the station's digital archive. Viewers can access these materials through the Passport platform, which requires a membership for full access. The collection includes recent updates on the International Space Station, which is scheduled to be deorbited in 2030.

Dominguez leads several pieces in this collection. One segment, titled 'Star Gazers #1524,' aired from June 15 to 21, 2015, and depicts a moon-star-planet alignment. Other entries cover the 1969 moon landing, the mechanics of gravity assists used by spacecraft, and the current activity levels of the Sun.

The programming guide also lists shorter updates from 2014. These five-minute clips provide sky-watching tips for specific weeks. Topics include identifying Venus, tracking the Milky Way, and observing autumn stars. The list extends back to March 2014, where Dominguez discussed the movement of planets in the evening and morning skies.

Additional content in the lineup addresses common questions about the night sky. One segment examines whether the moon experiences weather, while another explains the science behind shooting stars. Dominguez also offers five tips for beginners interested in starting stargazing.

The station's description of the Passport library notes that it contains dramas, arts performances, documentaries, and news. The platform is supported by community donations. The 'All About Perseus' entry appears as the lead title in the provided schedule for the end of November.

The collection includes a segment on the engineering behind NASA’s largest telescope and a review of the five types of nebulae. Another clip discusses the story of Halley's Comet. A final entry in the list poses the question of whether Pluto is classified as a planet.