Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May will be honoured in La Palma with a star on the Walk of Stars and Science during the eighth edition of the Starmus festival taking place in October.
Next October, La Palma will once again be the epicentre of science and music with the eighth edition of the Starmus festival. The central event will be the awarding of a star dedicated to Sir Brian May, co-founder of the festival and a key figure in its connection with the Island of Stars.
A Tribute to the Man Who Unites Rock and Astrophysics
The president of the Cabildo of La Palma, Sergio Rodríguez, announced this Tuesday that Brian May will receive his star on the Walk of Stars and Science, a recognition that, according to the official statement, "highlights his extraordinary contribution as a musician, astrophysicist, science communicator, and co-founder of Starmus."
Rodríguez emphasised that "few people have contributed as much to the international identity of the festival and its connection with the island as Sir Brian May." The star will join those of other personalities such as Stephen Hawking, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall, in a walkway that is already a global reference.
Starmus Returns Home: Science and Music Meet in La Palma
The eighth edition of Starmus, which will take place in October, will include a special programme of activities that reinforce the bond between the island and the festival. "Our skies, the observatories, the scientific community, and the spirit of exploration inspired a vision that would become a global celebration," Rodríguez recalled.
For the residents of La Palma, this event is not only an international showcase but also an opportunity to get close to some of the brightest minds on the planet. The festival has brought Nobel laureates such as Roger Penrose and Kip Thorne, as well as explorers like Alexei Leonov, to the island. This year, the presence of Brian May promises to attract even more visitors.
A Walk with Stars of Science
Brian May's star will join those of other distinguished figures on the Walk of Stars of Science, a space that already features names like Takaaki Kajita, Samuel C.C. Ting, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell. The Cabildo highlights that May's career as a world-famous musician and astrophysicist embodies the founding spirit of the festival.
For the local audience, the walkway is consolidating as a tourist and educational attraction. Residents will be able to visit the new star starting in October, coinciding with the festival activities. The Cabildo encourages the people of La Palma to participate in the scheduled events, which include lectures, concerts, and astronomical observations.
The eighth edition of Starmus promises to be a milestone for La Palma, which continues to bet on science and culture as engines of development. With Brian May as the protagonist, the island reaffirms its place on the global map of scientific dissemination.
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