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We pick the best live and virtual astronomy events and resources this month<\/p>\n\n

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PICK OF THE MONTH<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

ONLINE: Maddie, Space and You<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Five fact-packed CBeebies programmes for young space fans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do you become an astronaut? Maddie Moate answers this question and many more <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you have small people to keep entertained during the Easter holidays, head to the BBC iPlayer for Maddie Moate\u2019s upbeat series on space, Maddie, <\/em>Space <\/em>and <\/em>You. <\/em>The five 20-minute episodes introduce the Solar System, how rockets work, living and working on the International Space Station (ISS), the role of robotics in space missions and everything you need to know about training to become an astronaut.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packed with real science and filmed at the UK\u2019s National Space Centre in Leicester, Moate\u2019s exuberant style makes it a fun watch for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC iPlayer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Live:<\/span> Our Place in Space<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Northern Ireland and Cambridge, from 22 April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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From this month until 16 October an epic 10km space-themed sculpture trail will appear in Derry\/Londonderry, Belfast, Cambridge, then County Down. Designed by children\u2019s author and artist Oliver Jeffers, the walkable scale model of the Solar System will be accompanied by an interactive app and programme of events. <\/p>\n\n

www.ourplaceinspace.earth<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live & Online:<\/span> The Water Cycle of a Cold Early Mars<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Queen Square, Bath, 1 April, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Stephen Clifford from Arizona\u2019s Planetary Science Institute explores the evidence that Mars was once a planet of oceans and lakes, and asks where the water is now. Watch online or the large-screen broadcast at the Bath Literary and Scientific Institution. Tickets \u00a35\/\u00a32.<\/p>\n\n

www.brlsi.org\/whatson\/the-water-cycle-of-a-cold-early-mars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live:<\/span> Whitby observing night<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Bruce Observatory, Whitby, 3, 10 and 17 April, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If skies are clear, join Whitby and District Astronomical Society for one of their last Sunday evening public observing sessions of the winter season. <\/p>\n\n

www.whitby-astronomers.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: <\/span>Kids\u2019 planetarium shows<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, throughout April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Kids can choose from several events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich over half term, including Chinese Astronomy, Out of this World and Morning Stars. Ages 7 and up. Tickets \u00a35.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

www.rmg.co.uk\/whats-on\/planetarium-shows <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: <\/span>On the Moon with Apollo 16<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

21 April, 7:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Robert Law from Dundee\u2019s Mills Observatory discusses Apollo 16, the fifth and penultimate Apollo mission to land astronauts on the Moon. Watch on the Astronomical Society of Glasgow\u2019s YouTube channel, or visit www.theasg.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>for Zoom login details.<\/p>\n\n

Live & Online:<\/span> Somerset Levels talks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Othery Village Hall, Somerset, 24 April, 11am Somerset Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Stargazers celebrate 10 years since their founding with \u2018Dark Skies\u2019, a day-long series of expert talks about light pollution. Also on Zoom: contact somersetlevelsstargazers@hotmail.com<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>for the link.<\/p>\n\n

Photos: OLIVER JEFFERS [ARTIST\u2019S REPRESENTATION] NERVE CENTRE\/OLIVER JEFFERS, BBC X 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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