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By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor
Dr. Jo Marchant will be at Getty Villa for two events this October: “Ancient Cosmos: How the Greeks and Romans Saw the Sky” and “How the Stars Have Shaped Humanity.”
“Ancient Cosmos: How the Greeks and Romans Saw the Sky” invites the community to Getty Villa’s auditorium for an exploration of the night sky—past and present—with Marchant, a science writer and journalist, on Saturday, October 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
“From Homer’s poetry and Archimedes’ models to Roman emperors who read their fate in the heavens, learn how the stars influenced mythology, politics, timekeeping and navigation,” according to the event description. “Then head outdoors for a stargazing session with the astrophotographers of SkiesAway who will guide you through the night sky with telescopes.”
Attendees will be able to enjoy after-hours gallery access, complimentary refreshments, astrology readings and more. Advance tickets for this event are required and cost $15.
Marchant will return to Getty Villa on Sunday, October 13, for “How the Stars Have Shaped Humanity” at 2 p.m.—both in person and via Zoom.
“Drawing from her widely celebrated book, ‘The Human Cosmos,’ science writer Jo Marchant explores how our intimate relationship with the stars throughout history has shaped our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances, art and even our biology,” according to the event description. “She encourages us to rediscover the universe we inhabit and experience the awe-inspiring power of the stars.”
The October 13 event is free, but advance reserved tickets are required.
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