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UK astronaut to lead stargazing at Maldives resort
One of the UK’s most famous astronauts, Tim Peake will land at Maldives resort, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas to host a special space exploration talks.
It includes a separate talk dedicated to teens.
Situated in the Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah is home to the first overwater observatory in the Maldives.
A talk on Tim’s ‘Journey Beyond Earth” will take place early evening on 2 November 2023 on Anantara Kihavah’s Sky Deck, an overwater observatory.
Accompanied by champagne and space-inspired cocktails, he will give an insight into what it’s really like to be an astronaut; from training to launch, spacewalk and re-entry.
It is available for a maximum of 20 guests.
The talk will be complemented by a 60-minute stargazing session.
Peake will also host a talk on exploring space, for teens aged between 10 and 18 years-old on 3 November 2023.
He has also penned a popular series of books for young teens including the ‘Swarm Rising’ books and ‘The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe’.
He will chat about his books and life as an astronaut, including becoming the first British astronaut to both visit the International Space Station and conduct a space-walk.
To mark the visit, Anantara Kihavah’s Kid’s Club will have a space travel theme from 1 to 5 November, with kids taking part in space-inspired activities.
‘Journey Beyond Earth: An Inspiring Conversation with Tim Peake’ will take place from 5.30 – 6.30pm on 2 November. Tickets cost £130 per person with champagne, space-inspired cocktails and canapes.
For younger guests, tickets for ‘Exploring Space with Tim Peake’ cost £98 per person, for up to 10 guests with space-inspired mocktails and snacks.
Both include a 60-minute stargazing session with the Maldives resort’s Sky Guru Hammadh.
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