BASINGSTOKE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Minutes of meeting held on January 25th 2007
Venue: Cliddesden Primary School

Apologies:
Bob Trevan, Stuart Simpson.

Welcome: 
The Chairman, Dave Shave-Wall welcomed all.

Main Item:
Adrian Berry  “Civilizations Without End ”
Mr Berry talked about some of the current mathematical notions of an infinite universe with particular reference to the work of Max Tegmark.  Although the presentation was short it proved to be highly controversial and provoked a lengthy debate.

Coffee

Admin.:
FAS news bulletin available.
The Chairman has lost the data regarding the recent committee meeting.

 What’s Up?:
Andria Harbinson

News:
The Chairman reported a collection of news items gleaned from the web and other sources. Discussion was included.

Observing: The meeting continued outside with views of the moon, Saturn and M42.

Close:
The meeting closed and members were invited to reconvene at the pub.