Event for HAS Members
Introduction to the Universe - a monthly astronomy talk.

An additional night for members, second Wednesday of each month.

Tonight:
Topic: Meteorites
Speaker: Dr Joel L. Schiff (PhD UCLA, Founder of “Meteorite magazine”, author)

Meteorites are Solar System material that has landed on Earth. Most of it comes from the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter although some specimens are from the Moon and Mars. How this material lands on Earth and why it is scientifically important for studying the origins of the Solar System will be the subject of the talk. Numerous samples belonging to the author will be available for perusal.

Joel Schiff has a PhD in mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles. He spent his career at the University of Auckland and has written three books on mathematical subjects. His latest book is about the exotic nature of orchids. But astronomy has always remained a passion since receiving a small telescope as a young boy. He was the founder/publisher of the international Meteorite magazine, and in 1999, he and his wife, discovered a new asteroid from their backyard observatory. One of his recent books is "The Most Interesting Galaxies in the Universe".

**Masks are no longer required, however you may wear a mask if you would like to. We respect anyone’s right to wear a mask if they wish to.