‘Books in Orbit’ is a series of events dedicated to the presentation of essays and popular science books: immersed in the spectacular atmosphere of the Planetarium, we will engage in conversation with scientists, experts and science communicators to explore the mysteries of the cosmos and nature.

• 10 October: Space Ecology. From Earth to the Moon and Mars with Patrizia Caraveo, senior research fellow at the National Institute of Astrophysics

• 24 October: Left Behind on Earth. Forgotten heroes and heroines of space exploration with Andrea Ferrero, Vice-President of CICAP

• 14 November: Energy. A story of creation and destruction with Roberto Battiston, Full Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Trento

• 28 November: The Geopolitics of Space. History, economy and future of a new continent with Emilio Cozzi, one of Italy’s best-known popularisers of space, technological innovation, esports and gaming culture

• 12 December: Astrophysics in ten words. Key concepts of the Universe with Gabriele Ghisellini, Research Director at the National Institute of Astrophysics at the Brera Astronomical Observatory