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THE SKIES OF VINCENT VAN GOGH

King Street Halls, Kirkwall

Vincent van Gogh often incorporated celestial elements into his work. Now we can compare his paintings with real astronomical data. And when we do, says Dr Vassilios Spathopoulos, we get a lot of surprises. "Sometimes van Gogh exercised artistic licence with celestial positioning and appearance, but remarkably, at other times he depicted astronomical objects with striking accuracy, suggesting careful observation of the night sky."

£5 – £7

THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION COMES TO ORKNEY

Orkney Theatre, KGS, Kirkwall

An opportunity to meet some of the UK’s leading amateur astronomers in a friendly setting of talks, teas and a lunch. The British Astronomy Association was formed in 1890, and over the years its members have made many night sky discoveries. From time to time it holds a meeting outwith London, and this year is coming to Orkney at Festival time.

£5 – £7