Astronomy
Telescopes, observation, the sky at night. Get an expert take on the stars
Universal story
From The Big Bang to The Big Crunch, take an interactive tour of all time with our Universe timeline.
Search for extrasolar planets
A little like a really huge digital camera, recording enormous numbers of stars. Discover more about the SuperWASP.
![matter off a companion star [image: NASA]](images/blackholesuckingmaterial_pr_1053.jpg)
The edge of the universe
Astronomers reveal how they go hunting for black holes, exploding stars and other feats of extreme astronomy.
Sky watching without sky-high prices
Astronomy can be a cheap hobby - you don't need expensive equipment. Our experts share their hints for stargazing on a budget.
Small steps
Finding your way around the rich resources for space and astronomy on the internet can be almost as tricky as plotting a course for the stars themselves. We've chosen some of the best general weblinks.
A to Z of the universe
Know your white dwarves from your red giants? Reach for the skies, and our astronomy glossary.
The universe on your desktop
Don't just stare blankly into space - use our guide to the constellations. Launch your virtual planisphere.
![The SWIFT satellite and gamma ray burst [Image: NASA]](images/sunburst_progfront_3820.jpg)
A cosmic detective story
A cold-war nuclear treaty sparked a fascinating search for the source of gamma-ray bursts.
Content last updated: 22/02/2006
