BigPicture MIDSUMMER ASTRONOMY Staring directly at the sun at the height of summer would usually result in a one-way ticket to fried retina-ville. But that’s exactly what visitors to the National Museum of Rural Life will be able to do come Sat 25 Jun, thanks to the use of white light and Hydrogen-alpha scopes in a unique, safe solar observation session. Marvel at the brutal beauty of the sun’s surface whilst getting a cracking tan to boot – perfect! ■ National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride, 25 Jun, 1pm–3pm. Adult £6.50 (£5.50), child £3 (under 5 free). Booking essential, call 0300 123 6789.