In the first episode of Stargazing LIVE, the team search for evidence of life on Mars and ask viewers for help to explore an uncharted area of the red planet's surface.

Liz Bonnin reports live from NASA mission control to find out the latest findings of the Curiosity Rover, whilst Mark Thompson offers tips on how to observe the moons of Jupiter.

Visit our Stargazing LIVE hub to order a free Star Guide, watch animated videos, play with planetary interactives and more. See our Mars-related content below... 

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Life on Mars Featuring: Video

Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth - and maybe even Mars  Watch now: 60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Life on Mars

Life on Mars Copyrighted imageCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

What happens if we find evidence of life on Mars?   Read more : Life on Mars

Has Curiosity made you curious about Mars? Copyrighted imageCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

As Curiosity lands in a Martian crater, get to know the Red Planet a little more closely...  Read more : Has Curiosity made you curious about Mars?

Introducing astronomy Copyrighted imageCredit: photos.com

This course covers the exploration of our solar system; the birth, life and violent death of stars; and the creation of the Universe itself  Read more : Introducing astronomy

Galaxies, stars and planets Course Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker

Develop your understanding of a wide range of topics in astronomy by exploring the fascinating science behind the galaxies, stars and planets of the Universe.This...  Visit prospectus for Galaxies, stars and planets