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 How many times bigger than the Earth is Neptune? The
mind boggles! Send in your questions on space here. |
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 You can see a comet with the naked eye between 5-15
January 2005. We show you how. |
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So you want to be an astronomer? Our local expert tells you everything
you need to know about star gazing. |
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 Have you seen strange lights in the sky like a UFO?
You have probably seen the International Space Station. |
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 Our local astronomer shows you how
to make a rocket. Sit back and watch it take off to the skies!
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 Follow our easy instructions and find out what life was like before
we had watches and clocks! |
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 Did you know Jupiter is the largest planet of our
solar system? Find out more here. |
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 Is there any life on the red planet? Why is it red?
How many volcanoes does Mars have? |
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 Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun
and has rings made of millions of pieces of rock. |
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Venus is the second planet and the hottest planet in our solar system.
It's also covered in thick cloud. |
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 Can you guess how long it would take to cycle to the moon? Find
out more fascinating facts here. |
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 Find out about the planets on the edge
of our solar system: Neptune, Uranus and Pluto. |
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 What causes the spring tides? The Moon and the Sun
are to blame! |
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 What was the Star of Bethlehem? Did the star really
exist? Find out more here. |
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 The Sun is the nearest star to the Earth and is a
big ball of gas giving off heat and light. |
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 Read the latest answers to your questions
on space by our local astronomer, Mark. |