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Radio 3,20 Dec 2016,15 mins

SeriesChristmas Close Up

Star of Wonder

The Essay

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"Science itself is like the Star of Bethlehem - leading Wise Men - and Wise Women - on journeys of investigation and discovery that, if we are fortunate, will echo down the years to inspire future generations to explore, to learn and to grow." In a series exploring the enduring significance of the Nativity story, space scientist Monica Grady reflects on the symbolic power of the Star of Bethlehem. Producer: Dan Tierney.

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