------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 839 1994 May 13 20.30UT Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP,England. Telephone/FAX(0256)471074 Int:+44256471074 INTERNET: GMH at AST.STAR.RL.AC.UK or GMH at GXVG.AST.CAM.AC.UK ------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTRONOMER THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY MEETING Details of this meeting were given on E-Circular 823 issued on Mar 25 and in the 1994 April issue of 'The Astronomer'. The latter also included a booking form. For those not receiving the magazine, a cordial invitation is extended for you to join us on this special event. The speakers are: Gareth Williams, Associate Director, Minor Planet Center, USA who will talk on the 'inside workings' of the MPC. Also Jim Muirden: Founder Editor of 'TA' on its early development. Guy Hurst : 'Special events of the First 30 years' Melvyn Taylor: A review of variable stars since the sixties Graham Keitch: Developments in comet observing over the period. The cost is #5.00 (Five pounds) for admission to also include morning coffee and afternoon tea. Lunch is available (three course) at an extra cost of #6.00 (six pounds). We need the bookings confirmed within the next few days and suggest you despatch funds AND e-mail to advise us as we understand some mail is disrupted by a London postal strike. All bookings and remittances should be sent to the Editor at the address at the top of this circular AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, Guy M Hurst --- 00056 --- Subject: Friday 13th