Paper 2: Telescopic Astronomy
Paper 2 focuses on telescopic astronomy, including the Moon, the Sun, the wider Solar System, stars, galaxies and cosmology. Use the topic resources below to access lesson slides, summary notes and supporting materials.
Topic 10 – Solar Astronomy
Paper 2Topic 11 – Exploring the Solar System
Paper 2Topic 12 – Formation of Planetary Systems
Paper 2Topic 13 – Exploring Starlight
Paper 2Topic 14 – Stellar Evolution
Paper 2Topic 15 – Our Place in the Galaxy
Paper 2Topic 16 – Cosmology
Paper 2Past papers
Use the past papers below to practise Paper 2 exam questions. Complete the paper under timed conditions where possible, then use the mark scheme to check and improve your answers.