The Bigger Picture

Derby's Starring Role In Live BBC Broadcast

Around 300 astronomy enthusiasts enjoyed a unique glimpse into the night sky through an ancient telescope as they joined an outside broadcast of BBC TV's Stargazing Live at the University of Derby's Markeaton Street site.

The University was featured on the popular live TV series on January 9 and 10 as one of the world's most famous telescopes, Herschels 20ft long rotating telescope, was recreated on its site in a ground breaking project by the BBC.

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