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Diary dates —

May 17 Saturday

“A Grand Night Out at the Royal Observatory”

Flamsteed volunteers needed — more soon

May 19 Monday

Pub meeting at the Hare & Billet Blackheath from about 8:30pm

Jun 14 Saturday

Visit to Herstmonceux

Formerly home to the RGO. RSVP to Jane

July to be announced

Flamsteed summer picnic and planetarium visit. More soon.

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Coming next season, dates for your diaries:

Sep 26, FRIDAY

Talk by Alan Longstaff,

ROG astronomer and Astronomy Now ‘Ask Alan’ columnist. Preceded by Flamsteed AGM

Oct 13, Monday

Flamsteed evening lecture meeting at the NMM — Speaker to be announced.

What’s On Soon —

A Grand Night Out at the Royal Observatory — Saturday May 17th until 8pm. The Royal Observatory Greenwich will be holding a special evening event as part of Museums and Galleries Month 2008. A series of exciting activities including talks, workshops, live jazz, and a chance to observe the 28-inch Great Equatorial telescope. Flamsteed volunteers needed for an afternoon solar viewing session (weather permitting) and to help with the evening activities — more soon. Please contact Mike or Pat.

Pub Meeting — at the Hare & Billet Blackheath. Monday May 19th. Meet in the bar from about 8:30pm for astronomical and miscellaneous chit-chat, and maybe a drink or several. Complain about the new Mayor! Observing on the nearby Heath later if clear.

Visit to the Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux — Saturday June 14th. Herstmonceux near Eastbourne, was formerly home to the RGO after it left Greenwich in 1954, and is still custodian to many of the RGO’s historic telescopes. We will be treated to a tour of the telescopes and talk about the history and work of the RGO at Herstmonceux. RSVP to Jane if you plan to come. Jane is investigating bus hire — more soon.