{"id":817305,"date":"2026-03-10T19:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/817305\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T19:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:51:17","slug":"an-enormous-glowing-sun-installation-created-from-nasa-imagery-is-coming-to-this-stunning-edwardian-landmark-in-manchester-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/817305\/","title":{"rendered":"An enormous glowing Sun installation created from NASA imagery is coming to this stunning Edwardian landmark in Manchester next week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"single__subtitle\">The 7-metre-wide sphere uses high-resolution imagery from NASA\u2019s Solar Dynamics Observatory to recreate the Sun\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/helios-feature-1024x741.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"helios sun victoria baths manchester\" width=\"1024\" height=\"741\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/author\/emmeline-banks\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ff0ed03b3fe3dea21e2da0820bed5d4a8f6a3d65ff069ce1ace45c18e423f10e.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tStaff Writer\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\tMarch 10, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Manchester is about to get a whole lot brighter this spring, as internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram is set to bring his latest masterpiece, <strong>Helios<\/strong>, to the stunning <strong>Victoria Baths<\/strong> \u2013 a stunning Edwardian jewel in Manchester\u2019s crown.<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of his previous works (including the famous globetrotting, floating <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/museum-of-the-moon-alderley-park\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/museum-of-the-moon-alderley-park\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Moon<\/a> and Earth), Jerram is now turning his attention to the centre of our solar system, installing a massive, glowing Sun inside one of Manchester\u2019s most historic swimming pools.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect from Helios at Victoria Baths<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/helios-sun-installation-1024x655.webp.webp\" alt=\"helios sun installation manchester victoria baths\" class=\"wp-image-86952\"  \/>Credit: Victoria Baths<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a big lightbulb; it\u2019s a high-tech artistic marvel. Here is what makes the installation a must-see:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NASA-level detail:<\/strong> The 7-metre-wide sphere uses high-resolution imagery from NASA\u2019s Solar Dynamics Observatory to recreate the Sun\u2019s surface, including solar flares and sunspots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immersive audio:<\/strong> Visitors will be surrounded by a custom soundscape by Duncan Speakman and Sarah Anderson, designed to mimic the rhythmic energy of solar activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A unique backdrop:<\/strong> The glowing installation will contrast beautifully with the Edwardian tiles and stained glass of the Grade II* listed Victoria Baths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Helios events calendar<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3rd April, 1pm <\/strong>\u2013 Easter Panto (Little Red Riding Hood): Hop into the magic this Easter with a spectacular family pantomime full of laughter, adventure and unforgettable characters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekends 17th march \u2013 6th April <\/strong>(12pm until 5pm) \u2013 20 minute booking intervals: Afternoon sessions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekdays &amp; Weekends 17th March \u2013 6th April <\/strong>(5pm until 10:30pm) \u2013 20 minute booking intervals: Evening sessions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong> 19th March, 6pm <\/strong>\u2013 Kantos x Helios\u00a0(SOLD OUT): A trailblazing choir, an awe inspiring installation and an iconic building combine for a night of song and light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>21st March, 8:30pm<\/strong> \u2013 Daniel Avery (DJ) w\/ Aletha x Helios: An atmospheric, euphoric set from techno auteur Daniel Avery beneath Luke Jerram\u2019s giant sun sculpture Helios in the stunning Victoria Baths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>26th March, 7:30pm <\/strong>\u2013 Sound Bath x Helios\u00a0(SOLD OUT): Join Life Is Sound for a relaxing and immersive experience like no other under the light of the Sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plan your visit to Victoria Baths for Helios<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/helios-1024x576.webp.webp\" alt=\"helios sun installation manchester victoria baths\" class=\"wp-image-86953\"  \/>Credit: Victoria Baths<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a quiet moment of reflection or an educational family outing, \u2018Helios\u2019 is designed to be accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> March 17 \u2013 April 6, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Victoria Baths, Manchester<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> General entry is just <strong>\u00a33<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking:<\/strong> You can secure your spot <a href=\"https:\/\/helios.victoriabaths.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 7-metre-wide sphere uses high-resolution imagery from NASA\u2019s Solar Dynamics Observatory to recreate the Sun\u2019s surface. \u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Staff&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":817306,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,393,4845,4884,8214,2465,118258,16,15],"class_list":["post-817305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-manchester","tag-britain","tag-england","tag-exhibitions","tag-great-britain","tag-installations","tag-manchester","tag-science-nature","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116206626406310963","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=817305"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817305\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/817306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=817305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=817305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=817305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}