Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about our incredible planet and the mysteries of the cosmos.
Date | Friday 18 October
Time | 7.30pm
Tickets | £12.50, available below and from Eventbrite.
Join us for a fascinating and immersive evening under Gaia as renowned astronomer Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. takes us on a journey through the wonders of our planet Earth. From breathtaking photos of the night sky to captivating stories about the universe, this event is sure to leave you in awe.
In a few short decades, the science of discovering extrasolar planets - worlds in other star systems - has evolved from infancy to become a headline-grabbing field of discovery, with astronomers pushing the boundaries of what was once thought to be impossible. Groundbreaking missions such as the James Webb Space Telescope are probing the possibility of life on other worlds across the Galaxy. Yet, with potentially billions of habitable worlds in the Milky Way, we still can't definitely prove that we're not alone.
Why is this question so difficult to answer? How are modern missions helping to solve it? What makes our planet so unique? In connection with Gaia, this special talk about our astonishing home planet and the search for other Earths will take you on a journey through one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
The event will last approximately 90 minutes, including a visual presentation followed by an interactive tour of the Gaia installation. During this section, ticket holders are invited to follow Tom around the nave to view Gaia on all sides (apart from the North Pole!).
Please note that there will not be any traditional seating for this event to allow attendees to view Gaia, those attending are invited to sit on the floor or stand during this presentation. Please feel free to bring along a blanket, cushion or camping chair.
Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. is an astronomer and the author of numerous best selling books about the night sky for both adults and children. Having worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for more than six years, he now shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, but he does most of his stargazing from his home in London.