With the publicity recently about the dangers of the Earth colliding with an Asteroid, this is the chance to hear real concerns about what may happen in the not to distant future. So to reasure us or warn us we present:
If the worst comes to the worst will any of us be around to pick up the pieces, remember the Dinosaurs. Discussing the last collision with a body of significant proportions, the Tunguska incident of 1908 is:
Last but by no means least, the Society itself has made the news. From Sandstone tablets to the delicate craftmanship of the recent past, man has drawn the heavens. The works of John Bevis from the eighteenth century are reviewed by:
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Note: This event was formerly called the Manchester Astronomical Society ASTRODAY 1998. The change of Title was made to encourage other Societies in the North West region to take part in this, the Manchester Astronomical Society's big event of the year!
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