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BBC News
10-04-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Harwell Campus to host Museum of the Moon display
A giant illuminated sculpture of the moon is set to go on display at one of the UK's leading science lunar replica, which is 23ft (7m) wide, will go on display to members of the public at Harwell Campus, in Oxfordshire, on 21 is part of a project marking the 80 years of world-leading research at the of the Moon, created by British artist Luke Jerram, has toured across 41 countries and been seen by more than 20 million visitors since first being displayed in 2016. It uses NASA imagery to show the Moon's surface, with each centimetre of the internally-lit sphere representing three miles (5km) of lunar Jerram previously created a glass sculpture of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to mark 10 million vaccinations being given to people in the UK. It went on display at the History of Science Museum in Oxford. Rebecca Duvall, head of community at Harwell Campus, commented: "We're incredibly proud to launch our 80th anniversary celebrations with this remarkable installation.""The Museum of the Moon is a fitting tribute to the spirit of innovation that has defined Harwell since its beginnings."She said said the campus was "looking forward to sharing this unique experience" with the the exhibition, which lasts until 6 June, yoga sessions, expert talks about space and the moon, and even a silent disco will take place at the Duvall added that Museum of the Moon marked the start of a "two-year journey of celebration, innovation and discovery".In it's 79 year history, Harwell has been home to various scientific breakthroughs - including being the site for the most powerful nuclear fusion test than 200 organisations currently have bases at the site, including the European Space Agency and US pharmaceutical giant Moderna. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
20-03-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Sun sculpture Helios on show at Northumberland's Seaton Delaval Hall
People will be able to see the Sun up close as a new artwork goes on display at an 18th Century Helios sculpture, named after the ancient Greek god of the Sun, is shining bright in Seaton Delaval Hall, near Seaton Sluice, Northumberland. The 7m (22ft) artwork took about eight months to make, artist Luke Jerram said."It's quite an undertaking and to present it here in this amazing building is such a privilege," he said. The sculpture is scaled so that each centimetre represents 2,000 km (1,242 miles) of the real Sun's surface. More than 400,000 photographs of the Sun's surface were used in creating the features such as sunspots can also be seen. Mr Jerram, whose previous works Museum of the Moon and Gaia were shown at Durham Cathedral, said he spent "many months" finding internal lighting to help illuminate piece also includes a soundscape featuring NASA recordings of the Sun. It is on display until 6 April. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sun sculpture to go on show at Liverpool Cathedral
A giant illuminated sculpture of the sun is to go on display at a Cathedral said it was "thrilled" to be the first such venue to host Luke Jerram's "breath-taking artwork" 7-metre (23ft) sculpture follows Jerram's series of astronomical artworks, Museum of the Moon, Gaia and Mars, and will be on show from 4 April to 9 said: "It is a giant replica of the sun that features all the sun spots and solar flares and allows the public to see the sun up close for the first time." Liverpool Cathedral, which previously hosted the Jerram's Museum of the Moon and Gaia, is holding a programme of events to complement the exhibition. They include yoga under Helios, a fine dining experience, a talk, and book signing by Dean of Liverpool, Very Revd Dr Sue Jones, said: "We are thrilled to be the first cathedral to host Helios and to complete the celestial trilogy of Luke Jerram's artworks."Helios is a stunning celebration of the sun's life-giving power and its significance across cultures and faiths."She added: "We are delighted Helios will be installed over the Easter period, which helps us to reflect on light and the life-giving light of the resurrection, which brings new life."We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience this breath-taking artwork in our magnificent space." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Last chance to see giant sculpture of the moon at Manx Cathedral
An exhibition featuring a sculpture of a giant illuminated moon on display at a Manx Cathedral is set to draw to a close. The Museum of the Moon display by Luke Jerram, is on show at the recently refurbished Cathedral Isle of Man until Sunday. The sculpture is 20ft (6m) in diameter and uses detailed NASA imagery of the celestial body and is accompanied by a soundtrack composed by award-winning composer Dan follows a similar exhibition showcasing another of Jerram's works, Gaia, which was on show at St Thomas' Church in Douglas last year, attracting 13,000 people. On Sunday, the final day of the exhibition, a short film will be on display at 19:00 GMT about the history of the cathedral, followed by a ten minute ballroom dancing display at 19:30. The exhibit will end with a quiet night in the darkened cathedral and a service of compline at 21:00.A variety of activities have taken place since the moon has been on display, including choral performances, pilates under the artwork and talks on dark skies. The exhibition has toured the world, having recently been on display in New Zealand and Canada, and has been installed in woods and above swimming pools as well as at other an approximate scale of 1:600,000, each centimetre of the artwork represents 3.7 miles (6km) of the moon's Isle of Man is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on sees the church open all day with a programme that begins with services at 08:30 and 10:30, a Songs of Praise event at 15:30, and a short film about the cathedral itself at 19:00, followed by a short ballroom dancing display beneath the sculpture at 19: cathedral will then be darkened for the remainder of the evening, with the display drawing to a close with a service of compline at 21:00. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Touring moon has powerful impact on town
The organisers of an exhibition say they have been taken aback by the popularity of an installation by a world-renowned artist. The Museum of the Moon has been at St Martin's Church in Basildon, Essex, since 5 February and will close to the public on Saturday. The 7m-wide (23ft) installation, created by Luke Jerram, features NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Hannah Stacey, communities manager for Creative Basidon, said about 3,000 people had seen it. It is free-of-charge to visit the installation, but all the remaining visitor slots until Saturday afternoon have been fully booked. "We knew it would be popular, but we didn't quite anticipate how much people would want to come and see it," said Ms Stacey. "It has been a really powerful response from the Basildon community." Basildon Council said more than 20 million people across 41 countries, including Spain and Canada, had already seen the touring installation. Basildon Council's labour cabinet member for culture, sport and community, Jack Ferguson, said "we're proud to be the first in south Essex to host this iconic piece". Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Creative Basildon
