'Fly' to the moon and take a virtual tour of its surface at a special family night in Milton Keynes

The evening, aimed at everyone from the age of 10 upwards, is part of a week-long series of space events running virtually at the OU.

'Fly me to the Moon' will take place on December 7 and the event will be hosted by Dr Natalie Starkey from the School of Physical Sciences.

The audience will be taken on a tour of the moon’s surface and learn what the moon is made from, how it was made and how it has changed over millions of years.

They will also be taken into the future as the OU experts explain how their research into water on the moon is helping to shape future missions.

Speakers will be Ben Rider-Stokes, Lucy Gradwell, Hannah Sargeant and Tara Hayden, who will explain everything from why we find meteorites on earth to how we discover water on the moon.

The OU will welcome any questions in advance about the moon to test its speakers. These can be submitted in advance via [email protected]For more information about 'Fly me to the Moon' and other events, visit the OU website here