NEWS UPDATES: November 2025

janeagreen1
Jan 18, 2024
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Updated: 9 hours ago

SixStar Cruises SEABOURN OVATION

14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse - August 8th, 2026

Seabourn Ovation will sail a 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage, departing on August 8, 2026, from Dover, England, to Reykjavik, Iceland. The ship will visit unique ports in Western Ireland, including Galway and Killybegs, and position itself off the coast of Ireland in the Atlantic Ocean to view the eclipse.

Seabourn will also host a special Seabourn Conversations program featuring Jane A Green, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, to educate guests about the solar eclipse. The two-week cruise is one of several that Seabourn Ovation is scheduled to undertake in Northern Europe in 2026.

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

December 2025

Feature: WHY DO STARS TWINKLE

by Jane Green FRAS

BBC SKY AT NIGHT

January 2026

Feature: THE FIVE PLAUSIBLE SCENARIOS FOR THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE

by Jane Green FRAS

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NATIONAL TRUST - SHEFFIELD PARK & GARDENS

Jane will present at Sheffield Park & Gardens on the following dates in 2026:

Saturday 21 February

Saturday 17 October

Saturday 21 November

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FURTHER TALKS FOR WEALDEN ASTRONOMERS:

Friday 24 April 2026:

THE WONDROUS JJAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

Friday 18 December 2026:

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TALK: Subject TBA

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ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE

Wednesday 15 October 2025

'Thank you again for your talk at the sell-out astronomy evening on Wednesday. We had such great feedback from all the guests as they were leaving so it really was a success!'

Alice Chapman, Events Manager

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BBC TV NEWS Channel

'BLOOD ORANGE' TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

Sunday 7 September 2025

Jane joined the BBC TV News team and guests to deliver live coverage of September's total lunar eclipse.

SUSY RADIO INTERVIEW: September 2025

Click the icon below to hear a recording of

presenter, Tony Williams, interviewing Jane

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SixStarCruises: SEABOURN SOJOURN

August 2025

Guest Conversationalist

Thank you Seabourn for the most amazing few days presenting astronomy aboard Sojourn!

A selection of Guest feedback:

'I have seen hundreds of speakers on cruise ships, Jane, over many years, but the precious hours spent listening to you have been the best time I have spent at sea. Thank you!'

'Wow, I am just blown away! Fantastic!'

'You have such a way of communicating a very complex subject. Amazing!'

'If Jane was reading from a phone book, I'd still listen all day!'

'We're going to listen to Jane again this morning. Don't care what she's talking about, we'll be there!'

JANE IS THRILLED TO JOIN SEABOURN OVATION FOR THE 2026 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE ....

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

July 2025

Feature: CHANDRA - The High-Energy Universe

by Jane Green FRAS

Click here for MEDIA page to read full article

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

April 2025

Feature: GAIA - A Cosmic Cartographer Retires

by Jane Green FRAS

Click here for MEDIA page to read full article

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HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE: WINTER LECTURE SERIES

A Tour of the Universe

Jane Green FRAS

'Just to say a huge thank you for the wonderful presentation you gave yesterday at Herstmonceux Castle. Everyone commented to me afterwards what a brilliant talk you had delivered and how much they enjoyed it.'

[John Fox, Chair, Wealden Astronomers]

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

March 2025

Feature: The Fate of the Solar System

by Jane Green FRAS

Click here for MEDIA page to read full article

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

February 2025

BOOK REVIEW - STARBORN - Professor Roberto Trotta

by Jane Green FRAS

'This is a superb and beautifully written book and should be read by everyone.'

[Jane Green FRAS]

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BBC SKY AT NIGHT

January 2025

Feature: SUPERNOVAE

by Jane Green FRAS

Click here for MEDIA page to read full article

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EXCITING FUTURE PRESENTATIONS - 2025

National Trust - Sheffield Park & Gardens

Winter Lecture Series - Herstmonceux Castle

Eastbourne Astronomical Society

East Sussex Astronomical Society

Seabourn Cruises - Guest Speaker

Ardingly Women's Institute

University of the Third Age

And more in the pipeline!

FEEDBACK FROM RECENT PRESENTATIONS

EASTBOURNE ASHRIDGE CIRCLE

[one of Britain's largest lecture societies]

A presentation by Jane Green FRAS before a capacity audience of 1700 members

'A TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE'

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

November 2024

'That was a terrific talk you gave us last night. Full of the magic of the immense vastness 'out there'. Thank you for delivering this hugely interesting lecture so fluently and with such erudition.'

[Michael Clarke, Chairman, Ashridge Circle]

'We saw one of your presentations a few years back at Rathfinny Vineyard and were so impressed that we had a good idea what to expect. I have to say you had the whole audience in your hands and we were completely blown away by your lecture. Thank you so much for rekindling our interest in astronomy and the sheer vastness of the Universe.'

[Colin and Sheila Kostyrka]

'A very inspiring lecture!'

[Stephen Rosenberg]

''I thoroughly enjoyed your lovely talk at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.'

[Marc Tiltman]

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WEALDEN ASTRONOMERS

'A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED BY'

November 2024

'I just had to write to thank you for that amazing presentation you gave last night. The room was buzzing afterwards and so many people commented to me what a fabulous presentation you had delivered (again!).'

[John Fox, Chair of Wealden Astronomers]

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NATIONAL TRUST SHEFFIELD PARK & GARDENS

'LOOK UP, LIVE IT, LOVE IT'

October 2024

'Thank you for your amazing talk - I'm still in absolute awe and bafflement of the sheer vastness of space! We've had some really lovely feedback, with lots of visitors saying how incredible they found your talk and how they'd love to come to another stargazing event!'

[Connie Wells, Programming & Partnerships Officer]

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RYE HARBOUR BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

'A TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE'

October 2024

'Well, what an incredible evening with our astronomy presenter, Jane Green. I think we have all learnt something tonight that really makes us realise what a spectacular universe we live in, and what a wonderful speaker she is. I think we were all spellbound. Thank you Jane!

'On behalf of Rye Harbour Boat Owners Association I just want to thank you for last night's presentation. I think everyone was mesmerised by what they were seeing and hearing and we can't thank you enough for opening our minds to what the universe is all about. The fact that nobody coughed or chatted speaks for itself! We've had quite a few messages today saying how much people enjoyed the evening and what a great speaker you are so thanks again!'

[Sue Bronsdon - Chair, RHBOA]

'WOW, totally enjoyed the evening ... for me it gave 'perspective' that my brain struggles to comprehend! Great to see so many people too!'

[Tracey, RHBOA]

'What a great evening! The universe is an amazing thing. If not still baffling! lol!'

[Barry, RHBOA]

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INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY - UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

'A TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE'

September 2024

'Thank you for presenting for us yesterday evening.

Your talk was spectacular and I received very positive comments from members afterwards.'

[Jonathan Clough, Vice-Chair, Cambridge Astronomical Association]

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WEALDEN ASTRONOMERS

'ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST'

July 2024

'Fabulous, as always! Audience feedback has been excellent!'

[John Fox, WA Chair]

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Keynote Speaker

'LOOK UP, LIVE IT, LOVE IT'

Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead

May 2024

'Thank you for the most marvellous presentation!'

PREVIOUS FEEDBACK:

WEALDEN ASTRONOMERS

'Just to say a huge thank you for last night's very entertaining talk on 'The Dish' at the Wealden Astronomers first meeting back in Herstmonceux Village Hall'

[John Fox, Chair of Wealden Astronomers]

NATIONAL TRUST: SHEFFIELD PARK & GARDENS

[SOLD OUT]

'If Jane was talking about the weather, I'd still listen to her all night! Fantastic!'

'Best talk I've ever seen'

[Audience feedback]

BUCKSWOOD SCHOOL

'A great session - outstanding!'

[National School Speakers Agency]

WADHURST & TUNBRIDGE WELLS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

'A thousand thanks for the inspirational talk at Wadhurst & Tunbridge Wells Astronomical Society last evening. Your audience was enthralled by the presentation, as was I!'

[Dr John Lutkin, Chair WTWAS]

'Thank you for a really wonderful and inspiring talk. Everyone in the audience we talked to during the tea/coffee break was very glad to have come and heard your talk. We had, what must be, a record attendance and got some new members. We must invite you again!'

[Dr Jan Drozd, Joint Meetings Manager]

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RADIO INTERVIEWS