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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><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

LIVE: Bowie: Oddity to Mars<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

National Space Centre, Leicester, 20 and 21 May<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00de David Bowie\u2019s iconic music is showcased with footage of the Moon landings in Leicester <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NASA\u2019s Apollo Moon landings and the music of David Bowie are brought together this month in a live event at Leicester\u2019s National Space Centre as the Sir Patrick Moore planetarium \u2013 the UK\u2019s largest \u2013 plays host to a performance of Bowie\u2019s music alongside an immersive 360\u02da full-dome planetarium show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowie\u2019s iconic \u2018Space Oddity\u2019 and Ziggy Stardust era was also the time of humanity\u2019s first steps on the Moon, and the show features out of this world imagery of the Apollo missions and spectacular sights from the distant Universe. Tickets \u00a317.50. spacecentre.co.uk\/event\/bowie-oddity-to-mars<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Live: Exmoor stargazing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Minehead, Somerset, 3 May, 7:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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From novices to experts, all are welcome to join Exmoor StarGazers for their monthly meet-up and (weather permitting) stargazing session at the Kildare Lodge Hotel. Free. www.facebook.com\/ExmoorStargazers <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Why does the Pope have an Observatory?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

9 May, 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Society for the History of Astronomy hosts Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, as he traces how astronomy, the Church and politics have collided since the observatory\u2019s origins in 1582. For Zoom details contact: meetings@shastro.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Space exploration talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

17 May, 1pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Astronomer Royal Martin Rees looks at the growing role of robotics in the search for life on other planets in this free Royal Astronomical Society public lecture. See ras.ac.uk\/events-and-meetings<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: The Sky and Ocean Reconnected<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

18 May, 1pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This free online seminar explores the historical links between astronomical observatories and maritime exploration, trade and empire-building. To join on Zoom, go to www.rmg.co.uk\/whats-on <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Online: Tour ESO\u2019s telescopes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

20 May, 9am <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Teachers and their students, aged 14\u201319, can take a virtual tour around some of the world\u2019s largest telescopes at the European Southern Observatory\u2019s Atacama Desert site in Chile, and learn about the roles of astronomers working there. bit.ly\/3JAYxuE<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Stargazing evening<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, E Sussex, 21 May, 4:30pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Spend an afternoon and evening strolling around the indoor and outdoor exhibits and telescopes at this world famous astronomical observatory, and enjoy a planetarium show. Costs \u00a315 per adult, \u00a312 per child, and includes a portion of chips. www.the-observatory.org <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Live: Informal observing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, 24 May, 7pm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Try out telescopes and get advice from members at the Aberdeen Astronomical Society\u2019s informal observing evening on the fourth Tuesday of each month. www.aberdeenastro.org.uk <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Photos: EXMOOR STARGAZERS, BRETT PRESTIGE, NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE X 3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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