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Stargazing 2011

Did you catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse this morning? If not, don't worry, we have some exciting tools to help you start searching the skies. Read more Stargazing 2011

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What is SuperWASP showing us?SuperWASP

By Dr Andrew Norton (The Open University)

23 January 2012

Andy Norton brings us up to date with SuperWASP, the Wide Angle Search for Planets  Read more : What is SuperWASP showing us?

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You are here Featuring Activity Used with permission

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

10 January 2012

Get to know the neighbourhood, with our interactive guide to our position in space – find out more about the Milky Way, the 30 or...  Read more : You are here

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Virtual Microscope Featuring Activity 

10 January 2012

Examine moon rocks and meteorites up close with our Virtual Microscope  Read more : Virtual Microscope

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Explore the Solar System Featuring Activity photos.com

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

10 January 2012

Explore the planets in our Solar System with our interactive guide.  Read more : Explore the Solar System

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Universe timeline Featuring Activity NASA

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

10 January 2012

From the Big Bang to the possible end, explore the story of our universe  Read more : Universe timeline

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Virtual planisphere Featuring Activity Open2 team - screenshot from interactive

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

06 January 2012

Use our virtual planisphere to track the night skies throughout the year  Read more : Virtual planisphere

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Life on a 'New Earth'?Creative Commons Image By FbThienVanHoc via Flickr under Creative Commons license

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

08 December 2011

Is there anybody out there? The recent discovery of a 'New Earth' has expanded our obsession with extra-terrestrial life. But what do experts say?  Read more : Life on a 'New Earth'?

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Dallas Campbell meets Frank Drake Featuring Video The Open University

By Dallas Campbell (Guest), Dr Frank Drake (Guest)

04 May 2011

If there are other intelligent cultures around the universe, why haven't we met them yet? And why haven't we heard from them? Frank Drake explains.  Read more : Dallas Campbell meets Frank Drake

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Celebrating 50 years since Gagarin's flight  Featuring Video No Copyright Image NASA

By Professor John Zarnecki (The Open University), The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

12 April 2011

We celebrate the 50th aniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into Space by delving into The Open University and BBC archives.  Read more : Celebrating 50 years since Gagarin's flight

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John Zarnecki on motivation  Featuring Video 

By Professor John Zarnecki (The Open University)

30 March 2011

John Zarnecki devoted almost 20 years to landing the Huygens probe on Titan. Here, he discusses his motivation.  Read more : John Zarnecki on motivation

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