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Gresham College Lectures

Professor Chris Lintott will be delivering a lecture, available to view free online, on Wed 13th September 2023. The title is

Island Universes: Discovering Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way

Details are available about how to register for the event on the Gresham College website at

https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/galaxies-beyond

Trial Visits
If you are unsure about joining, you are welcome to attend a maximum of 2 monthly meetings as a visitor to see what you think of the Society. There is a small charge of £3 per person per visit, but if you join the Society during the evening of your visit the charge for that evening will be fully refunded. If you wish to continue beyond those 2 visits we will require you to become a member.

Our monthly meetings take place at Deer Park Archers, Shurdington.
See the map below or use the What Three Words app to obtain a precise location, using "shudders.stewing.genetics". what3words.com/shudders.stewing.genetics

Visitors are welcome!

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Space
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