Celebrate the festival of colours by learning about South Asian connections to the objects we see in our night skies

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Join Royal Observatory for this live planetarium show to celebrate Holi, presented by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer. 

Discover how the Moon's appearance and position in the sky is linked to South Asian calendar systems, how this connects to the way the stars are grouped in Hindu astrology, and learn more about India's space exploration achievements. 

* Recommended ages 7+. Under-5s will not be admitted. 

Free entry to the Historic Royal Observatory site is included with this show.

Check out our other South Asian Astronomy show here

Check out the full list of upcoming planetarium shows and events here​​​

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South Asian Astronomy: Holi Show

Type:Stargazing

Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ
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