Observatory livestreams

See the universe without leaving home

The Association for Astronomy (AfA) in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences invite you to join them as they bring the universe straight to you at home.

Tune in to our livestream broadcasts to observe planets and moons, star clusters and nebulae through our telescopes.

Our special livestream series, Space Travels, uses state-of-the-art technology and story telling to bring astronomy and astrophysics directly to you.

Ask questions during our shows and our friendly guides will share their knowledge with you live and online.

Following our broadcasts, the livestreams will be available on the AfA Facebook page:

• Association for Astronomy – Sky livestream, 20 August 2020
• Association for Astronomy – Moon livestream, 5 June 2021
• Space Travels episode 1 – The Colours of Space part 1
• Space Travels episode 2 – The Colours of Space part 2
• Space Travels episode 3 – All Things Planets
• Space Travels episode 4 – Cosmic Nurseries and Graveyards

A few of our favourite things

During our livestream broadcasts, we might mention books that we like or equipment that we enjoy using. Here are a few examples:

• Foundations of Astronomy by Michael A Seeds and Dana Backman
• The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy by Frank Shu

Books for young astronomers

• 100 Questions About Outer Space by Simon Abbott
• ABCs of Space (Baby University) by Chris Ferrie and Julia Kregenow
• A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky by Michael Driscoll
• Astronomy for Kids by Dr Bruce Betts
• Under the Stars by Lisa Harvey-Smith