BBC Stargazing at Sussex racecourse

Discover the stars and planets with BBC Stargazing LIVE at Fontwell Park Racecourse, on Tuesday January 17.

The venue will host a starry line-up from 5.30-9pm, with a night of stargazing activities for all the family.

Spokeswoman Eleanor Gloster said: “The main grandstand will be transformed into an astronomical feast, with rocket launching, robots, space science demonstrations and talks with the Science Department from Chichester College.

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“Expert astronomers from the South Downs Planetarium will be on hand to help you look through telescopes to discover the stars and planets at a special Dark Skies location.”

Learn more about our incredible universe in the model planetarium and find out what it’s really like to live and work in space.

“Younger visitors will be able to collect planetary activity cards to learn about the solar system; and there will be free BBC Stargazing LIVE Star and Moon Guides to help beginners through the process of getting to grips with astronomy.

“The event is free and part of BBC Learning’s events programme. To book free family tickets or to find other stargazing events, visit bbc.co.uk/stargazing.”

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Eleanor added: “Last year, up to 40,000 took part in Stargazing astronomy activities in the UK. This year, BBC Learning and the Stargazing LIVE team are hoping even more people get involved, with hundreds of events and Star Parties being organised from across the UK.

“Last year, there were 2.4 million downloads of the Stargazing Live Star Guide (produced by BBC Learning) making it the most downloaded BBC resource of all-time. Over 40,000 people got involved in one of more than 300 Stargazing LIVE events across the country.”

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