Academics from the University of Glasgow are hosting a range of events across the city of Glasgow as part of BBC Stargazing LIVE on Wednesday 9 January.

More than 20 staff and students will join members of the public to learn more about the night sky where they live. All events in this national celebration are open to everyone, from amateurs to experts.

The Kibble Palace in Glasgow’s Botanical Gardens will host activities for the whole family, including short talks, exhibitions and public stargazing, whilst the Oran Mor will host a mobile planetarium.

Professor Martin Hendry, Head of the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics and Astronomy, said: “We are very excited to be involved in BBC Stargazing LIVE once again and we hope the occasion will encourage people to look at their night sky in a different way."

The events will begin at 4.30pm, ending around 9.30 pm. Stargazing is dependent on clear skies, however all other activities will go ahead as planned regardless of weather conditions. Participants are advised to wear warm clothes.

A full list of Stargazing LIVE events in your area is available on the BBC’s website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019h4g8/features/events

For more information please contact Nick Wade in the University of Glasgow's Media Relations team:

First published: 8 January 2013

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