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February Monthly Meeting

Date: Wed. 10th February, 8pm

Venue: National Herbarium, Birdwood Ave., Melbourne

Guest Speaker: Dr Allie Ford (Monash University)

Topic: Is Anybody Out There?- For as long as humans have walked the planet, the question has been asked "Are we alone in the Universe?". Recent missions such as Cassini-Huygens and Messenger are increasing our understanding of our own Solar System, while Kepler, HARPS and SIM Planetquest are discovering new planets and planetary systems around other stars almost daily. We are also making significant advances in our understanding of life and the varied places it can exist, so we are better placed than ever to begin to answer this question. Allie will also introduce the field of Astrobiology (which was unheard of a decade ago), as part of a non technical and easy to understand presentation in an attempt show us where we are in answering this most profound question.

All are welcome, there is no cost and supper is provided. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Special Reminder: The ASV Library is now open following the meeting, as well as the usual opening prior to the meeting.

Perry Vlahos, President

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Welcome to the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV). The Society is based in  Melbourne,  Australia and includes city and many country members. The Society attracts people with astronomical interests, from a wide range of ages and with a wide range of abilities and interests. The Society  was founded in 1922 and celebrated its 85th birthday in 2007. It has a Membership of approximately 850 people and is the largest such organisation in Australia and the southern hemisphere.


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February Monthly Meeting Date: Wed. 10th February, 8pmVenue: National Herbarium, Birdwood Ave., MelbourneGuest Speaker: Dr Allie Ford (Monash University)Topic: Is Anybody Out There?- For as long as humans have walked the planet, the question has been asked "Are we alone in the Universe?". Recent missions such as Cassini-Huygens and Messenger are increasing our understanding of our own Solar System, while Kepler, HARPS and SIM Planetquest are discovering new planets and planetary systems around other stars almost daily. We are also making significant advances in our understanding of life and the varied places it can exist, so we are better placed than ever to begin to answer this question. Allie will also introduce the field of Astrobiology (which was unheard of a decade ago), as part of a non technical and easy to understand presentation in an attempt show us where we are in answering this most profound question.All are welcome, there is no cost and supper is provided. Looking forward to seeing you there.Special Reminder: The ASV Library is now open following the meeting, as well as the usual opening prior to the meeting.Perry Vlahos, President

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