Classify a Star AK
What is a star?
We can see thousands of stars in the night sky - small points of light in the vastness of space. But what are stars? How do they make light? Why are they different colours? Watch this video to find out some more information about stars!
Investigate: Counting stars in the Milky Way
Make a 3D Constellation
Ricardo Schiavon
Occupation: Astrophysicist
Research Areas: Galaxy formation, Observational astronomy
"I consider myself extremely lucky to be where I am, do what I do, and to be surrounded by so many amazing people here in Liverpool."
Measure the Sun's Rotation
Our Sun Quiz
The Sun is our closest star and the centre of our Solar System. However, it is only one of several billion stars in our galaxy.