New Scientist 14Mar2020

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Kepler’s Prague:

Music of the spheres

Unearth the connection between music and the

orbits of planets in the city of a hundred spires

Accompanied by author, broadcaster and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jane

Green, guests will discover what remains of the legacy of astronomers Johannes Kepler

and Tycho Brahe, and explore the medieval centre of Prague and its surrounding regions

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tour highlights include

k A guided walking tour of Prague’s

medieval Old Town

k A day devoted to the Castle District of Prague

k A trip to the village of Nelahozeves,

birthplace of the composer Antonin Dvorak

and home to the fine Renaissance palace

of the Lobkowicz family

k Exploring Benatky Castle,

where Tycho Brahe lived

k A visit to the National Technical Museum

and its fascinating astronomical section,

as well as Tyn Church where Kepler’s

mentor Tycho Brahe is buried.

In partnership with Kirker Holidays

“I’m excited to walk in the hallowed

footsteps of Johannes Kepler and

Tycho Brahe, the former a supremo

mathematician, the latter a superb

observer. How thrilling to visit the

beautiful Benatky Castle where Tycho

and his team lived life to the full and

recorded stunning astronomical events,

and where the planet Mars was

meticulously observed, the data

ultimately leading Johannes to

formulate his famous three laws of

planetary motion. What an opportunity

to admire, up close, their astronomical

instruments in the National Technical

Museum.” Jane Green

Departing:

14 April 2020

14 September 2020

6 days for £1,968 (approx $2,499)

To book call +44 207 593 2284

( UK opening hours Mon to Fri 9am-6pm GMT Sat 9am-4pm GMT)

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