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.
Stargazing LIVE on Flickr
Stargazing LIVE returns!
Order your free Star Guide Featuring:
Learn more about the fascinating objects in the night sky with your free Star Guide Launch now: Order your free Star Guide
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy Featuring:
Days that last two years, space microbes bringing life and a moon which always shows its best side. Join us for a... Watch now: 60 Second Adventures in Astronomy
Wonders of astronomy
Learn more about the subjects explored in our 60 Second Adventures in Astronomy animations with these academic... Read more: Wonders of astronomy
History of the Universe timeline Featuring:
Download a free .pdf of a timeline depicting the history of the universe Launch now: History of the Universe timeline
Episode guide
OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 1
Find our more about the first episode of Stargazing LIVE Read more: OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 1
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 more: OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 2
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 more: OU on the BBC: Stargazing LIVE Series 3 - Episode 3
Stargazing interactives
Virtual planisphere Featuring:
Use our virtual planisphere to track the night skies throughout the year - and to get a close-up view of stars and... Launch now: Virtual planisphere
Virtual Microscope Featuring:
Examine moon rocks and meteorites up close with our Virtual Microscope Launch now: Virtual Microscope
You are here Featuring:
Get to know the neighbourhood, with our interactive guide to our position in space – find out more about the... Launch now: You are here
Explore the Solar System Featuring:
Explore the planets in our Solar System with our interactive guide. Launch now: Explore the Solar System
Universe timeline Featuring:
From the Big Bang to the possible end, explore the story of our universe Launch now: Universe timeline
Free learning materials
Comparing stars
Try this unit to help build your understanding of the nature of stars. Read more: Comparing stars
