Sic Itur Ad Astra – Thus The Way To The Stars : 142 years of astronomy
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This informal and/or short talk will take place on Friday, January 29th from 19:00 to 21:00. These informal talks are for LAS members only. These talks will be much less […]Continue Reading »
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This event is open to the public and is free, however you need to check availability as places are limited. Join us for an evening of astronomy as part of […]Continue Reading »
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