Norfolk is a big county with plenty of countryside and this means it has some excellent locations for star gazing.

Whether you are new to astronomy or have a question on the solar system, our local astronomer, Mark Lawrik-Thompson is here to help.

	How many times bigger than the Earth is Neptune? The mind boggles! Send in your questions on space here.
	You can see a comet with the naked eye between 5-15 January 2005. We show you how.
	So you want to be an astronomer? Our local expert tells you everything you need to know about star gazing.
	Have you seen strange lights in the sky like a UFO? You have probably seen the International Space Station.
	Our local astronomer shows you how to make a rocket. Sit back and watch it take off to the skies!
	Follow our easy instructions and find out what life was like before we had watches and clocks!
	Did you know Jupiter is the largest planet of our solar system? Find out more here.
	Is there any life on the red planet? Why is it red? How many volcanoes does Mars have?
	Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and has rings made of millions of pieces of rock.
	Venus is the second planet and the hottest planet in our solar system. It's also covered in thick cloud.
	Can you guess how long it would take to cycle to the moon? Find out more fascinating facts here.
	Find out about the planets on the edge of our solar system: Neptune, Uranus and Pluto.
	What causes the spring tides? The Moon and the Sun are to blame!
	What was the Star of Bethlehem? Did the star really exist? Find out more here.
	The Sun is the nearest star to the Earth and is a big ball of gas giving off heat and light.
	Read the latest answers to your questions on space by our local astronomer, Mark.

If you have any tips about astronomy or have any photos you'd like to send in, e-mail [email protected] and title your message Astronomy.