Stargazing LIVE
Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain return to host a second series of Stargazing LIVE on BBC Two. Broadcast from the control room of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, all three shows are set to encourage everyone – from the complete beginner to the astronomical enthusiast – to explore the majesty of the skies above Britain.
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Do you have a question for Professor Brian Cox?
16, 17 and 18 January 2012, BBC Two
How to start watching stars
It's easy to start spotting stars with these Stargazing LIVE activities.
Build models, rockets & more with our printable guides
Download audio guides to assist your star-watching
Watch astronomer Mark Thompson guide you through the basics of stargazing
Stargazing LIVE for schools
BBC Learning have created a constellation of ways to bring astronomy to life in the classroom.
On the 19th January, school children across the country will have the unique opportunity to put their questions about space, stars, planets and the universe directly to one of the nation's favourite science teachers, Professor Brian Cox.
Visit the Stargazing LIVE 'Schools' page
Watch: Space Music Project - Can you make music in space?
Blue Peter team up with Jem & Helen to explain some space mysteries
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Horizon: Playing God?
Adam Rutherford meets a new creature created by American scientists, the spider-goat. It is part goat, part spider, and its milk can be used to create artificial spider's web.
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Watch more clips from the series
Available on iPlayer
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