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As an entrancing spin off from my regular monthly stargazing events - this thought provoking talk from Oxford University Professor will delve into the well publicised "weird" behaving Boyajian's Star/WTF Star.

It's display of peculiar anomalies has earned it the nickname of the "Alien Megastructure' Star" because some astronomers suspect an ultra advanced extraterrestrial civilisation has constructed a dyson sphere around it to harness it's energy. Yep, we’re venturing into sci-fi movie territory here!!!

It will be presented by Chris Lintott - Professor of Astrophysics at Oxford University - also a media celebrity famous for lead presentor of the flagship BBC TV Sky at Night programme that us Brits grew up watching as kids. You'll get a chance to speak with him later during the networking segment - I've met him before he's very approachable, friendly and good at explaining stuff in non-technical Layman's terms.

Life As We Know It
Even if the weird unexpected behavior of Tabby’s Star hasn't been artifically induced by aliens, it doesn’t rule out their existence, either now or in the past. Like our own sun - nearly every star you see in the night sky has planets orbiting it. Among these, some are earth like planets that reside in the habitable "goldilocks" zone so they are theoretically capable of sustaining life as we know it (e.g. Tau/YZ Ceti [which we were able to view at my stargazing event], Kepler-186, Proxima Centauri, Gliese 581).

Using some of this planetary data, researchers have utilitsed the famous Drake Equation - a formule originally devised in the 60s by SETI Institute - that predicts the number of probable intelligent alien civilizations in our own galaxy at around 12,500. Using an alternative methodology, other scientists have estimated the probability of us being the only technological civilisation in the entire observable universe at 1 in 10 billion trillion (see Sullivan and Frank, A New Empirical Constraint on the Prevalence of Technological Species in the Universe, Journal of Astrobiolgy, 2016)

Telescopes have already detected tantalizing signitures of life in the atmospheres of some exoplanets (e.g. planet K2-18b). Within just our own Milkyway, billions of these exoplanets exist. And beyond, in the vast cosmic tapestry, trillions of galaxies stretch across the universe that further house other stars and in turn planets. Just think about that for a second!

Later, when the official networking wraps up around 9ish, we'll go for more social chats about this and the related cosmic conundrum - the Fermi paradox (where the fuck is everyone?). With our Milkyway galaxy 11 billion years old and our search with primitive tools spanning only about a mere 70 years, like the dinosaurs on earth, ask yourself - how many civilisations might have risen and fallen in a quarter of that time?

This mesmerising event will be ticketed but you will need one of the few very limited free tickets to get into the building! This was already sold out but they have made more tickets avaliable. Msg me directly privately if you want to attend. We will meet 15 mins outside the building (location on your ticket) so we can try to sit together.

Lucas Skywalker

Alright darlin? How you doin gheezer? Do you wanna learn proper London English the way his Eaton majesty doesn't speak it? Then tonight is your chance to improve your authentic London language by tuning in with Eastenders.

Just think - Norwegians learn Norwegian; the Greeks taught their Greek. In France every Frenchman knows his language from "A" to "Zed". The French never care what they do, actually, as long as they pronounce it properly. Arabians learn Arabian with the speed of summer lightning. And Hebrews learn it backwards, which is absolutely frightening. But use proper English and you're regarded as a freak (Henry Higgins)

This event will help you interact with born n bred real working class Londoners - though I recommend you watch at least three times a week to attain best results with an optional glass of Jamican Trueman rum to help expedite the learning. There will be mutiple native London teachers at hand to guide you including hard man Phil Mitchell, Martin Fowler, Sharon Watts, Catherine Slater and child twin sister killer bad boy Bobby Bill.

====ITINERARY====
To participate - tune into the BBC (no disrespect to ITV) - at 19:28 to ensure we catch the intro theme to whistle or sing along "anyone can fall in love" to. Let's hope it ends with an exciting dopamine rush inducing duff duff duff duff duff duff duff, duffs.

Note this is neither a meet in person or online event. Instead in line with Chillout's reputation for putting on pioneering world class event exclusives - this first ever TV nationwide meetup hosted in Albert Square so do not turn up to the physical location!!! Please make sure you have paid the license fee or purchased before the airing else I will need to send the boys around in da van.

Just remember what every true East Londoner knows: Every loser wins, once the dream begins. In time you'll see, faith holds the key. And every loser knows, the light the tunnel shows, will shine on you, and all those who knew, that you can make it.

So help keep London English alive before it dies out completely: https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/cockney-could-wiped-out-20-23010593?

And watch out for my future debut events on how to speak Jordie, Irish, Scottish & Scouse.

Laters,

Lucas King Charles The Plonker

Led by a life long passionate music fan, part-time radio & club DJ and Musicologist (me!)- we'll discover A Day in the Life of the most globally famous British band's time in London who recorded some of the greatest songs ever written. During this epic Revolutionary 7 mile British musical adventure through the heart of London with "memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead", we'll visit key monumental landmarks that encapsulate the fab four including that world famous iconic zebra crossing, discover interesting stories and reliving some of those 227 Magical Mystery songs!

Ironically the tour will officially commence at the site of their last ever live performance and then we'll take The Long And Winding Road to visit John's residence, the gallery where he met Yoko, the church where Paul married Linda, the recording studio where Hey Jude was recorded, glimpse Ringo's townhouse where Jimi Hendrix lived and that saw the composition of Eleanor Rigby and pass George Harrison's favourite Indian restaurant in Soho.

Later - with a Little Help From Our Friend Gerry Rafferty - we'll pass Baker Street - home to the original Apple records and glance nearby landmarks where films like Hard Day's Night were shot. Then we''ll swiftly take a relaxing walk passing Lord's cricket ground to those world famous Abbey Road studios where their last few albums were recorded including the ground breaking experimental White LP. On to Paul's house - we'll pass the Helter Skelter cafe, and see lots lots more! And for fellow dedicated followers of fashion (yeah I know it's not a Beatles song) - we'll pop into Stella McCartney's fashion boutique to see if she has any Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart Clubs uniforms in stock.

To maximise interactive engagement and fun, I'll dish out random trivia questions (e.g which Beatles song was transmitted by NASA to star system Polaris to initiate alien contact?), jokes and take song requests on the way & sing a few lines From Me To You acapella stylee at key monuments!

Lastly we'll learn the history, meaning and inspiration behind those 227 puzzling Rock and Roll Music songs. And if you want to know what a particular song/lyrics was about/meaning - just ask!

Don't worry - no paid Ticket To Ride needed to aboard this musical escapade - like all our other events - attendance is free - as long as you are genuinely passionate about music (preferably a Beatles fan!)

The tour will end in Paul's local pub where we'll have a drink and maybe a mini sing along though last time I did that we got thrown out being told firmly by the landlord that it wasn't Karaoke night - Haha - what an egg man.....

The Walk
Accept for stops at key monuments, this will be a non stop continuous 7 mile stroll at a medium to fast pace so it's advisable to wear trainers/something comfortable or an Old Brown Shoe. Unfortunately, given the large distance that will be covered in a relatively short time frame - if you are a slow walker/impaired or not very fit- this event might not be appropriate for you as we can't Wait for laggards!

Lastly - I Don't Want To Spoil The Party but the no go decision is obviously weather dependent so let's hope it turns out to be a Good Day Sunshine. If any significant or prolonged Rain is forecast then we will postpone to a future date.

The Fool On The Hill: Lucas

P.S Note If you are on the waiting list it's because you have not answered the simple screening question. If you can't even be bothered to name your fav song it tells us you are probably not a real fan and or indifferent to the event theme and so not suited- too many fakes - we want passionate people only please!

Stary Stary Night. If you love space, the universe and would be thrilled to sample smoked food with drinks whilst glazing beautiful yet mystifying mind boggling celestial gems like planets, stars, nebula and galaxies through my telescope then this extravaganza is for you! And now for the rest of that masterpiece to get us into the mood with further details below..

Paint your palette blue and grey

Look out on a summer's day

With eyes that know the darkness in my soul

Shadows on the hills

Sketch the trees and the daffodils

The Ffaming flowers that brightly blaze

Swirling clouds in violet haze

Catch the breeze and the winter chills

In colors on the snowy linen land

For they could not love you

But still your love was true

And when no hope was left in sight

On that starry, starry night

You took your life, as lovers often do

But I could have told you

This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you...

===Food & Prosecco===

Food will be served with a complimentary glass of Prosecco & pork sussages for everyone! The stargazing banter can be as basic or advanced as your knowledge can support.

I will be supplying the basics (bread/buns. condiments, plates etc) but to suit your dietary requirements, you'll need to bring your own food/fillers (and drinks) which I will happily cook though I can't guarantee it will be anything like Michelin-star - in fact - defo not!!!

You will need to pay a £5 which will include a free glass of Prosecco and covers your contribution towards funding of barbeque/coal, food, condiments and plates/cups/napkins etc. The BBQ will take place in a public Park, Central London - exact location/observation point will be disclosed to final confirmed attendees only by mobile number.

After the BBQ, we will go for more drinks, dancing aad socialising!

====Rendezvous Point & Confirmation Process====
Places are strictly limited and on the day will only go ahead if we have at least 10- 15 confirmed people max - a suitable number for this type of event.

And an RSVP here means nothing in terms of actual turnout and given the nature of the event with an upfront investment from me in terms of both time and money there will be a second stage confirmation process to meet the min- max actual turnout range. As well as being on the RSVP list here - you will need to submit your number (msg it to me directly) if you are defo coming and I will add you to this specific event wats app group, The exact rendezvous point/street address will be annouced on there along with a go no go decision on the day (need to also factor in weather) and any other finer details .

First priority will be given to RSVPs and then I will open to to people on the waiting list if we still have spaces. If you're not on the RSVP list don't send me your number as it's not fair to bump you up when others are earlier in the queue!

Master Chef Not Michelin Star Astronomer Lucas