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International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event led by NASA, inviting people worldwide to explore lunar science, celebrate their cultural and personal connections to the Moon, and, if weather permits, participate in outdoor observations. This global event fosters a shared appreciation for the Moon and offers a unique opportunity to connect with others through astronomy and lunar exploration.
This year, on September 14th (7:30-9:30pm), the University of Reading is hosting a satellite event (excuse the pun), joining a collective nearly 1 million registered participants worldwide. Our event will be a two-part celebration of the Moon’s influence on our lives, past and present, here and around the world.
University of Reading talks commence: ·
• Dr. James O’Donoghue, Associate Professor in Planetary Astronomy: Introduction to Observe The Moon Night and astronomy of the Moon
• Professor Chris Scott, Professor in Space and Atmospheric Physics: Space weather on the Moon and Earth
• Cong Xia Li, Lecturer and Language Lead: The Moon in Chinese culture and the Chinese Moon Festival
• Professor Amy Smith, Professor of Classical Archaeology and Curator of the Ure Museum: The Moon in Ancient Athens’ Festival Calendar
• Dr. Tony Capstick, Associate Professor of Language and Migration: How language about the Moon has changed over time
• NEW: Zoom with remote astronomer Agapios Elia to see the Moon Live from Cyprus, led by Lucinda Offer of the Royal Astronomical Society and special guest, British Astronomical Association President, David Arditti, to talk about the Moon
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event led by NASA, inviting people worldwide to explore lunar science, celebrate their cultural and personal connections to the Moon, and, if weather permits, participate in outdoor observations. This global event fosters a shared appreciation for the Moon and offers a unique opportunity to connect with others through astronomy and lunar exploration.
This year, on September 14th (7:30-9:30pm), the University of Reading is hosting a satellite event (excuse the pun), joining a collective nearly 1 million registered participants worldwide. Our event will be a two-part celebration of the Moon’s influence on our lives, past and present, here and around the world.
University of Reading talks commence: ·
• Dr. James O’Donoghue, Associate Professor in Planetary Astronomy: Introduction to Observe The Moon Night and astronomy of the Moon
• Professor Chris Scott, Professor in Space and Atmospheric Physics: Space weather on the Moon and Earth
• Cong Xia Li, Lecturer and Language Lead: The Moon in Chinese culture and the Chinese Moon Festival
• Professor Amy Smith, Professor of Classical Archaeology and Curator of the Ure Museum: The Moon in Ancient Athens’ Festival Calendar
• Dr. Tony Capstick, Associate Professor of Language and Migration: How language about the Moon has changed over time
• NEW: Zoom with remote astronomer Agapios Elia to see the Moon Live from Cyprus, led by Lucinda Offer of the Royal Astronomical Society and special guest, British Astronomical Association President, David Arditti, to talk about the Moon
