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Monthly Meeting: Dr. Steve Barrett – “Cosmic Rays”
Friday, 21st February 2025 @ 19:00 – 21:20 GMT
The February 2025 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for the 2024-2025 session will be held on Friday, February 21st from 19:00 to 21:20.
About This Meeting
Please note that this meeting’s running order will be slightly altered from the usual, with the lecture taking place from 19:00 and Society Business after the tea-break. Please try to arrive on time or you may miss the beginning of a very interesting talk.
19:00 – 20:30 – Meeting opens, and lecture begins promptly, followed by Q&A and Vote of Thanks
20:30 – 20:50 – Tea break in the communal area followed by raffle in the meeting room.
20:50 – 21:20 – Society Business, followed by Meeting Close.
Our guest speaker this month is Dr. Steve Barrett, Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Physics, and Principal Scientist at the Surface Science Research Centre, both in the University of Liverpool.
The title of his talk is:
Cosmic Rays
Members of the public are welcome to attend (for free), but please consider joining our Society if you attend more than two monthly meetings.
Q-Park Car Parking Discount
For those of you travelling into the city centre by car, don’t forget that you can get 20% off parking at Q-Park Hanover Street by using the promo-code QUAKERSLV when pre-booking through the website Q-Park
Livestream & Recording Information
This meeting will be held at our normal venue of the Quaker Meeting House, and may be live-streamed via YouTube, if I get the equipment set up in time 😊
A recording may be available.
Subscription Info
If you have not yet become a Member of the Society and wish to join, please see our Membership of the Liverpool Astronomical Society page before sending any payment.
Note: Membership Fees are correct as of October 2025
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 & above) Annual Subscription | £25.00 |
| Juniors (14-17 inclusive) Annual Subscription | £5.00 |
Please note:
Subscriptions are due from 1st October each year and must be paid by January 31st or your membership may be suspended.
If not paid by 31st March your membership will cease.
Paying your Subscription Electronically (e.g. via e-banking)
You can now pay for your subscription via Internet banking.
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| Sort Code: | 60-19-24 |
| Account No.: | 28521250 |
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Please contact the Treasurer if you require more information.
More information about membership can be found here.
The LAS e-newsletter is now included in your normal subscription cost.
Free tea/coffee with light refreshments break will form part of the evening at about 8pm.
Please note – Doors will only open after 18:00 and not before.
I do hope you can join me and your fellow members, but if you are unable to attend, please indicate your apologies to me by filling out this form.
With best wishes – Mark