About Stargazing LIVE
Stargazing LIVE returns!
Stargazing LIVE is returning for a third three-night series! Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain will broadcast from the control room of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, interacting live with the audience and calling on a starry collection of the country’s finest astronomical minds to explore the majestic wonders of the cosmos.
As well as asking some of the big questions, there will be hints and tips for getting started in stargazing and advice on navigating your way around the skies.
See the links below for a selection of astronomy animations, interactives and free related learning materials then check out the tabs above for Flickr updates (these photos are by individual Flickr users; the BBC and The Open University are not responsible for their content). If all this piques your interest, find out more about The Open University's popular physics and astronomy courses.
Get closer to the stars with The Open University
If you enjoy the Stargazing Live experience, you might like The Open University's course, Learn about galaxies, stars and planets.
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Stargazing LIVE returns!
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Order your free Star Guide
Learn more about the fascinating objects in the night sky with your free Star Guide
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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy
Days that last two years, space microbes bringing life and a moon which always shows its best side. Join us for a series of quick space adventures.
Watch now60 Second Adventures in AstronomyLevel: 1 Introductory
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Wonders of astronomy
Learn more about the subjects explored in our 60 Second Adventures in Astronomy animations with these academic articles
Read nowWonders of astronomyLevel: 1 Introductory
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History of the Universe timeline
Download a free .pdf of a timeline depicting the history of the universe
Take part nowHistory of the Universe timelineLevel: 1 Introductory
Episode guide
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OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 1
Find our more about the first episode of Stargazing LIVE
Read nowOU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 1Level: 1 Introductory
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OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 2
Dara and Brian's journey through the night sky continues with a look into the distant past
Read nowOU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 2Level: 1 Introductory
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OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 3
On the final night of their astronomical adventure, Brian and Dara discuss meteors, comets and asteroids
Read nowOU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 3Level: 1 Introductory
Stargazing interactives
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Virtual planisphere
Use our virtual planisphere to track the night skies throughout the year - and to get a close-up view of stars and planets.
Take part nowVirtual planisphereLevel: 1 Introductory
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Virtual Microscope
Examine moon rocks and meteorites up close with our Virtual Microscope
Take part nowVirtual MicroscopeLevel: 1 Introductory
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You are here
Get to know the neighbourhood, with our interactive guide to our position in space – find out more about the Milky Way, the 30 or so galaxies that make up our local group and much more
Take part nowYou are hereLevel: 1 Introductory
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Explore the Solar System
Explore the planets in our Solar System with our interactive guide.
Take part nowExplore the Solar SystemLevel: 1 Introductory
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Universe timeline
From the Big Bang to the possible end, explore the story of our universe
Take part nowUniverse timelineLevel: 1 Introductory
Free learning materials
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Comparing stars
Try this unit to help build your understanding of the nature of stars.
Read moreComparing stars
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