RICHMOND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY

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   When astronomy met geography

by Dr Paul Quincey, ex-NPL

The 1760s were a remarkable decade in astronomy and navigation. There were Transits of Venus in 1761 and 1769, from which the first accurate estimate of the size of the solar system was made, and two very different methods for finding longitude at sea became practical. The timing was coincidental, but the two topics were subtly interlinked within an epic tale of science, politics, and adventure. The talk will describe this, and also the developments since then that have led to the size of the solar system being given a highly precise fixed value.

Wednesday 9th September

starting 8pm 

Venue

We meet at Duke Street Church, Quadrant Rd, Richmond TW9 1DH

(intersection of Duke Street with Quadrant Rd) 

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When

We usually meet once a month at 8pm on the second Wednesday of the month, but check the headline above or our Lecture Programme page for full details.  Doors are open by 7.45pm.  Paradise Road Car Park is nearby, approached only from the Sheen Road / Church Road end, or the Old Deer Car Park off Twickenham Road, also the Friar's Lane Car Park, and others

Aim

The Society exists to promote interest in and understanding of science in all its disciplines, and to provide grants for purposes of educational support to local schools

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Richmond Scientific Society is a Registered Charity No.298665

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