IF you want to keep the kids occupied over the festive period get them looking at the stars at www.kidsastronomy.com.

The site is highly interactive which makes it great for introducing your children to the world of astronomy.

Plus, its accessibility means that adult newcomers to astronomy will find it invaluable too.

There are teachers' resources, video games, imaginative activities and answers to frequently asked questions such as 'how big is the universe' and 'what is a black hole?'

It's all explained in clear, easy-to follow language with great use of diagrams to make the whole thing that bit clearer.