Stephen Tonkin FRAS: - “The Star of Bethlehem”

Theories abound for the Star of Bethlehem. In this occasionally provocative talk, we look at the actual evidence and the historical context, discuss some recent astrological and astronomical interpretations, and arrive at some definitive conclusions about the story.

Stephen is an astronomy author who is engaged in astronomy education and outreach to people of all ages, via visits, talks, STEM ambassadorship, running astronomy classes, and provision of practical resource material on the internet.

The Vectis Astronomical Society meets on the 4th Friday of every month, except for December. This event is open for non-members to attend. The speakers come from all over the country and give a presentation for around 45 mins. We then stop for a break with tea and biscuits, which gives an opportunity to mingle and chat.

The second half of the evening sees a presentation by one of our regular members showing us what to we could see in the sky over the coming month.

This always involves some great pictures projected onto the large screen. Entry to the event is free of charge, although as we run as a charity, donations are always welcome.

Newsletters are available at the entrance for a suggested donation of £2.00

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