20th December Lecture: History of the Milky Way

Graham Darke traces the Milky Way’s formation, turbulent history and future.

Graham Darke’s lecture follows the Milky Way from its origins through galactic collisions and the formation of the Sun, then looks ahead to its future merger with Andromeda. The in-person lecture is in the Discovery Room at Washington Wetland Centre; a Teams broadcast is also offered. Starts at 19:00; no finish time is published. Free to attend; the Society welcomes an optional donation.