At this week's University of Natal Astronomy Society meeting we will be privileged to enjoy a presentation by astronomers from the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).

You may be aware that over the next five years South Africa will build the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere - the South Africa Large Telescope (SALT). Attached is an image of the proposed SALT, superimposed on a photo of the existing SA Astronomical Observatory in Sutherland, near Cape Town.

The title of Thursday evening's talk will be: "OUR VANISHING ASTRONOMICAL WINDOWS"

Date: Thursday 19 August
Time: 7 PM
Venue: S4 Science Lecture Theatre Complex (entrance from Francois Rd)*

*Directions to lecture room S4, Science Block, University of Natal: travel to the top of Francois Road, turn right into the University private road. Directly after boom gate turn left and the Science Block is on the right.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Regards