Meeting - 2 Sept 2024

Guest Speaker: Glenn Urquhart, Astronomy Presenter.

Topic: "The Comprehensive Cosmos"

Glenn is an accomplished Public Presenter with a background in Science and Aviation. He developed a keen interest in Science and Astronomy from an early age and has been a Science Educator in the field of Astronomy for over thirty five years. He is a past Director of Auckland Observatory and a past President of the Auckland Astronomical Society. He is very experienced at presenting Astronomy to a lay audience in an understandable and meaningful way helping people understand more about the incredible Universe in which we all live.

Modern Astronomy has opened up a new world of exciting discoveries and we live at a time when our understanding of the Cosmos far exceeds that of our ancestors. We are privileged to live at such a time and Glenn’s mission is to inspire people to learn and embrace this new knowledge. In addition to a science background Glenn is a qualified Commercial Pilot-Instructor and has been involved in training flight crew for airlines around the world. He is passionate about Science Education and will provide an entertaining and informative presentation.