This yr’s version of the Starmus competition introduced collectively scientists and musicians with a give attention to our fragile, wondrous world.
Starmus kicked off a spectacular live performance occasion open to the general public in Bratislava, which attracted some 25,000 to 30,000 individuals who flocked to the positioning. The sensible digital musician Jean-Michel Jarre took to the stage, aided by lasers and fireworks, and hosted particular visitor Brian Might of Queen. Credit score: David J. Eicher.
The seventh Starmus Pageant happened Might 12–17 in Bratislava, Slovakia, and was a smashing success throughout. Starmus stands for stars and music, and this celebration has grown into the best science competition on the earth. It’s the creation of astronomer Garik Israelian, the director, and his good friend Brian Might, who’s an astronomer and likewise the founding guitarist of the nice rock band Queen.
This yr’s theme was Starmus Earth — in spite of everything, as we are saying at Astronomy, “Earth is a planet too.” It’s the one one within the cosmos we all know of that helps life, and so we have to handle it for future generations hundreds and tens of millions of years into the longer term.
For extra on Starmus in Bratislava, check out Dave’s report.
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