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Talks and tours
Location
Date and times Wednesday 2 September 2026 | 6.30-7.30pm
Prices Free for Members | £5 for non-Members

You are invited to the exclusive, pre-publication launch for Cosmic Light, an inspiring new collection of cosmic imagery, spanning the spectrum of multiwavelength astronomy and featuring images never before seen in print.

Join astronomers Tom Kerss and Dr Ryan French as they present a specially illustrated talk revealing how ground-breaking observatories have expanded our view of the Universe far beyond the limits of the human eye. 

Expect a feast for the eyes: strange, colourful and beautiful astronomical artworks, demystified by two expert guides to the night sky.

Following the talk, Tom and Ryan will be signing early copies of Cosmic Light. 

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Join today for a host of exclusive benefits and events, including unlimited free entry to Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum.

Membership is your time to explore!

Image banner: Electric Threads of the Lightning Spaghetti Nebula by Shaoyu Zhang. Highly commended in the Stars and Nebulae category of ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025

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