Bradford's famous astronomer, Abraham Sharp, is being celebrated in a space-themed extravaganza.
An inflatable solar system will be part of a day celebrating astronomy at Bradford CathedralThe model is going on show at Bradford Cathedral as part of a celebration of the city's famous astronomer and mathematician Abraham Sharp.Maggie Myers, director of education at the cathedral, said Mr Sharp, who was born in 1653 in Little Horton, was a "fascinating man".
They said discoveries by Abraham Sharp would also be on show, including his calculation of Pi to 72 decimal places.Ms Myers said Bradford Cathedral would open its doors on Saturday 10 September as part of this year's Heritage Open Days. She said the day would include a talk from Rod Hine of the Bradford Astronomical Society, and organ recitals of pieces from popular TV shows and movies.
A spokesperson for Bradford Cathedral said the event would also mark Yorkshire Churches Day, giving each place of worship the chance to "showcase the history and heritage found inside their buildings".
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