Moon Night 2022

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The Open University, Faculty of STEM

Join the world-leading researchers in Planetary and Space Sciences at the OU for an evening of Moon exploration!

Berrill Lecture Theatre

T﻿he Open University's 2022 Moon NightLearn about the most recent news from our nearest neighbour in space! Join the world-leading researchers in Planetary and Space Sciences at The Open University (OU) for an evening of Moon exploration. T﻿his year, we have both a face-to-face and an online offer for those unable to join us in person. Please pay attention to selecting the correct ticket. Only those who register for an online ticket will be sent the link to join the talks online. 4:15 PM: Registration opens5:00 PM: Moon Night opens with a welcome and a public lecture Apollos to Artemis: Science and Exploration of the Moon by Mahesh Anand, Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration, The Open University [﻿Live-streamers will get ^this^ link 10 minutes before the talk begins, approx 16:50)5:45 PM to 7:30 PM: Get hands-on with the Moon Staff and students involved in lunar research at the OU are on-hand all evening to discuss their research and answer any questions about the Moon and beyond. Below are just a few of the learning opportunities of the night: •	Explore the history of Space Exploration through posters, audio and video footage.•	Learn how volcanic ash can grow plants on the Moon!•	Handle Moon rocks and meteorites and explore the OU's Virtual Microscope collection of Apollo Moon rocks.•	Learn how 3D printing could be used to build habitats on the Moon.•	Walk on the Moon via an immersive virtual reality experience•	Imagine living on the Moon – draw, paint and write on the Moon Wall6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Lab Tour 1 – Take a guided tour of OU’s Space Labs6:45 PM to 7:30 PM: Lab Tour 2 – Repeat of the guided tour of OU’s Space LabsThere will be a total of 20 places per tour. Sign up on the day on a first-come, first-served basis7:45 PM to 8:30 PM: Presentation: “Science’s Greatest Mysteries”: Steve Crabtree. Please note that this presentation will not be livestreamed. Please note that the events in the Berrill Lecture Theatre will be live-streamed and archived for later viewing. There will also be photographs taken throughout the evening. Please make it known at registration if you do not want to be photographed. -﻿------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAQsThe Open University Reception, Berrill Building (SatNav MK7 6AA). Free parking on campus.Is there an age restriction on the event?This family event is suitable for ages 11+, but all are welcome. Please be aware that all attendees under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult and are the responsibility of that adult throughout the event.What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?By Car: The campus postcode is MK7 6AA, and plenty of free parking is available. Please park only in marked car bays identifiable by two parallel white lines. Disabled parking is also available and can be identified by appropriate signage.By Bus: To get to the OU, use the Arriva bus service – 9/9a. This service's last departure from the OU is at 17:07. To find alternate routes out of the OU, please see the <a href="https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arrivabus.co.uk</a>Whilst Groveway (V9) is closed, this service will stop at Walton Roundabout North on Brickhill Street (V10). See the map below.By Train: The campus is 4 miles from Milton Keynes Central railway station, served by the West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and London (Euston). Taxis can always be found outside the MK Central station. The Open University is a 5-10 minute drive from the Station.When you arrive: The Berrill building is the first large building on your right. Any contact details you provide will only be used for the purposes of this event and for seeking feedback on this event.

Steve Crabtree is an Executive Producer in BBC Studios. He was a Series Editor for BBC Horizon and is currently looking after BBC’s The Sky at Night. Steve will reflect on his experience of making the episode on ‘The Far Side of the Moon’, informed by OU’s lunar research, as part of the Science’s Greatest Mysteries series.

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