Basically, there’s a giant 23-feet wide replica of the moon at British Council at Kasturba Gandhi Marg! Museum of Moon is Luke Jerram’s art installation that has been going around the country and is in Delhi finally. It features detailed imagery of the moon that has been created using NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera which means you can see the craters very clearly. Since it’s a much smaller version of what we see up in the sky at night, it means that one centimeter accounts for 5 kilometres of lunar surface. What’s more, the museum plays music by award-winning British composer, Dan Jones to add to the visual treat. Moreover, to make it more accessible to everyone, the entry is free.
To The Moon & Back: There's A Giant Installation Of The Moon In The City & You Need To Go See It
What Is It?
Who Is It For?
We say it’s for all Delhiites, no matter what age group you belong to. The moon, our own natural satellite, is an integral part of our culture and also, quite a romanticised part of the songs we listen to as well as the books we read. This is the nearest we’re ever getting to seeing the moon so clearly. And well, the giant representation that shines at night is truly a spectacle that one needs to watch before this lifetime ends.
Why Should I Go For It?
How many times do we have a piece of the moon amidst us in the heart of the city? Not a lot, we’d say and that’s exactly why you should go for it. This is the kind of art that will appeal to the child in you, will look great on your Instagram story and will also make you reflect on everything that Carl Sagan has been saying about the wonderful world of cosmos. The installation combined with the music is a surreal experience that will make you feel like a tiny speck, standing in front of the giant moon. Go for it because the universe doesn’t come down to Delhi too often. The installation works according to the way the moon works, which means the best time to visit would be between 6pm to 10pm to experience the moonlight in all its glory.
Where: British Council, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
When: Lasts till March 1, 2018
Entry Cost: Free
