# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Public Lecture: Join us for a fascinating journey through ancient skies, mythology, and science.About this EventWith an introduction from Graham Galbraith, Vice-Chancellor.The ancient Egyptians left us some of the earliest records of the night sky, where they noted the Sun, Moon, planets, and several constellations. Many of these objects are associated with certain gods. But one mystery remains: how did the Egyptians understand the Milky Way?In this talk, Professor Or Graur will focus on the popular suggestion that the Milky Way was a manifestation of Nut, the Egyptian goddess of the sky. Combining astronomical simulations of the Egyptian night sky, readings of ancient Egyptian religious texts, ancient Egyptian material culture like coffins and murals, and studies of Milky Way creation stories from around the world, the lecture will examine how Nut's image evolved over time and what that tells us about Ancient Egyptian understandings.The talk will also present the first visual evidence for the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian art, and show that the Milky Way was not a manifestation of Nut, but another more astronomical phenomenon that graced her body in her role as the goddess of the sky.Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.Any questions you may have, please contact dri@port.ac.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gosport/the-milky-way-and-the-ancient-egyptian-goddess-of-the-sky/100001663224492229
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Gosport
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Eldon Lecture Theatre W1.11
- **lat**: 50.7953274
- **long**: -1.0906882
- **full address**: Eldon Lecture Theatre W1.11, Winston Churchill Avenue, Gosport, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky being held?
  - **A:** The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Eldon Lecture Theatre W1.11, Winston Churchill Avenue, Gosport, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky?
  - **A:** The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky is organized by University of Portsmouth.

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