The Catacombs Ring Around The Moon
SFX footage

SFX footage from the World Backgrounds library. The library contains many alternative takes and longer shots (sometimes including clapperboards). A few examples have appeared on the Network DVDs bonus disc, but many have never been seen. Episode shots are outlined in red, all other shots from the library.

Static, yellow ball in space. 20 seconds.

Eagle approaches globe. 10 seconds each for 2 takes.

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Eagle approaches globe. Slate 61 x 1. First take 25 seconds (with small Eagle static for last 15 seconds), second take 10 seconds.

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Eagle slowly flies to globe, with blue glow around Eagle nose. Slate 71 x 1. 15 seconds.

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Eagle approaches globe. Slate 78 x 3. 12 seconds.

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Eagle leaves globe (superimposed at start). Two versions, one with red "veins" as seen in episode. Each 10 seconds. Seen on Big Screen in episode.

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Space: 1999 copyright ITV Studios Global Entertainment