Moon Palace: the observatory bus bringing ‘awe and wonder’ to Leeds

The Moon Palace bus, an artwork by Heather Peak and Ivan Morison described as a collision of creativity, art and science. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer

John Smeaton is far from a household name, but Abby Dix-Mason believes he should be. “His achievements were amazing,” she said.

“He was very modest, he wasn’t one to brag or boast but the truth is that so much of what he did has changed the world.”