Brian Cox 'Stargazing Live'

[Aaron1996]

Hello, Just thought I'd say, 'Stargazing Live' on 16th., 17th., and 18th., Jan., with Brian Cox. Interesting, didn't see the last one.

Regards,

Bill.

[Tinker1947]

little link....

BBC - BBC Two Programmes - Stargazing LIVE

[LukeSkywatcher]

I was wondering what they can do this year that will be different to last year, but then i got to thinking, even if they do the same stuff as last year that will be fine, because the aim of the programme is to bring awareness of astronomy to the masses.

The influx of new members here last year was amazing* in the days/weeks after the show.

*amazing~~~one of Brian's favourite words.

[John]

We have started a section of the forum for Stargazing Live stuff as we expect to get a fair amount on it

Stargazing Live 2012 - Stargazers Lounge

[LukeSkywatcher]

Its gonna get hammered John. By new members and by old(er) ones alike.

[bullettooth]

cant wait didnt see last years one.

[Rebus]

cant wait didnt see last years one.

They are all on YouTube -

for episode 1

There are also links for the other two episodes on this page.

[Mav359]

THATS why its so cloudy!!!!!!!

[bigbox]

Watching last years is what got me back into astronomy after 20yrs away. Just hope theres no idiots on like johnathan Woss i'm mean Ross....

[LukeSkywatcher]

On such a programme i understand Brian being a presenter. Dara i dont......Good stand up comic but astronomer?

[tone71]

Last year was great, they dont need to do anything different. I just wish I could talk and smile like Mr Cox!

[mallorcasaint]

Probably because Dara has degrees in Maths and Theoretical Physics!

[Stagman]

Probably because Dara has degrees in Maths and Theoretical Physics!

Not in real Physics then?

[LukeSkywatcher]

Probably because Dara has degrees in Maths and Theoretical Physics!

Yes he does, so why does he pretend to be such an idiot on the show?

He is an educated guy.

[NigelCampbell]

I can see Jodrell Bank if I climb the hill behind my cottage. Good job they're pre-filming lots of links as we've had nothing but solid cloud cover for weeks!

[NigelCampbell]

Yes he does, so why does he pretend to be such an idiot on the show?

He is an educated guy.

His role is to ask the question that regular non astro folks might ask. He does that rather well I think.

[mallorcasaint]

Not in real Physics then?

Ha ha! Trouble is real physics can't deal with the Universe!

[Sparrow]

Well I'm grateful for any airtime given to astronomy so I'm certainly not going to complain about it, but I do feel that the programme makers missed some real opportunities last year. It's hard to tailor a prgramme to suit all needs, from beginners through to experienced astronomers, but I really feel that they could have done worse than take a look at the newbie seciton on this forum to see which questions come up time and again - primarily to do with "what telescope should I buy" type questions. I realise they can't actually promote any particular make of telescope, but they could have clarified the usual questions about which scope is best for which job, which would make a good alrounder etc.

There was one other dissapointing aspect to last year's programme. They put out the call for astro imagers to submit their images to be shown on the programme, but when it came to it, very few were shown.

Having said all this, I did enjoy the programme, and it certainly did create a lot of new interest in the hobby - brilliant. I'm not particularly a fan of Dara O'Brien and Jonathan Ross, but their part in the programme was invaluable in playing "devil's advocate" and made the whole thing less intimidating to beginners.

Let's face it, the BBC are the only channel producing new material on astronomy and they've loyally kept Sky at Night going for ever, so well done to them.

[Asur84]

I enjoyed it and did help a lot with some of the questions I had, although not all but theres this fine site for the rest of the questions

[Catweazel]

I am looking forward to it; the local astronomy club are having a talk and telescope viewing which will give me a chance to check them out.

[MorningMajor]

The best bit last year was the presenter bemoaning the cloud cover (don't we all!) when an asteroid shot through the sky behind him!

[LukeSkywatcher]

His role is to ask the question that regular non astro folks might ask. He does that rather well I think.

I think you are right.

[LukeSkywatcher]

The best bit last year was the presenter bemoaning the cloud cover (don't we all!) when an asteroid shot through the sky behind him!

It was a meteor not an asteroid.

Just saying.

[CJBooth]

I can't wait for this years, I missed last years.

[rory]

after years of casual interest, i gave way to actually buying a scope right after last years programme. so i am one of the stargazing live children !

my only regret was not researching telescopes more before buying,but hey.