The entrance to the University of Westminster is directly opposite the London Planetarium. Baker Street Underground station is close at hand and several bus routes stop nearby. Come through the glass-fronted reception lobby and cross the courtyard to the door marked Bookshop directly opposite. Inside, turn left and Lecture Theatre One is on the right. Members and friends are welcome.
Entry is free as are refreshments at the mid-meeting break.
In Our Milky Way Neighbours' , SPA Vice-President Dr Margaret Penston tells us what the results from the Hipparcos satellite reveal about the Sun's stellar neighbours in the Milky Way and how this information is being used as a stepping stone to even more 'faraway places'. SPA Planetary Section Director Ian Phelps delivers the second part of his talk on observing the planets and Jerry Workman explores some magnificent Hubble Space Telescope images of deep space. We are looking for a new meeting place in Central London. He would also like to hear from any member who can spare the time to investigate possible venues at universities, libraries and other societies within Central London on our behalf.