'Glows, Bows and Haloes' Richard Fleet.

This talk is mainly about atmospheric optical effects.

Richard is interested in astronomy and atmospheric optics. He is current chairman of Newbury Astronomical Society. Richard Says: 'Most people take the weather for granted, for some it is even a nuisance. Those who aren't aware of the variety of natural optical effects can easily miss some of the most amazing sights in nature'. http://www.dewbow.co.uk

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 45mins. 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 one pound. Please see our website for contact and membership details.