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Wonders of the Universe


Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the Universe - light, gravity, energy, matter and time.

Episode three clip: Brian experiences extreme gravity
Episode two clip: Spectroscopy of stars

Brian Cox

The Crab Nebula


In the year 1054 Chinese astronomers and other sky watchers saw a star explode. Today's scientists think that this nearly 1,000-year-old supernova created the Crab Nebula.

How to spot the Crab Nebula
Why do stars explode?

The Crab Nebula

Is life out there?


What are the chances that life that did not start on the Earth is present in the Solar System or in one of the thousands of galaxies in this image?

Estimating the number civilisations in our galaxy
Life on Mars?

Thousands of galaxies

The Sky at Night

Find out more about everyone's favourite astronomy programme.


Stargazing LIVE star guide

Download your free guide to the stars and get the most out of the night sky.


Spaceman

Jonathan Amos

Jonathan Amos

BBC Science Correspondent

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I've written a couple of articles recently about this veteran explorer. Launched in 1977 on a grand tour of the outer planets, it's now making a push to leave the Solar System. It's getting very close...

Future gazing: The prospects for interstellar travel Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0000

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