| Event type: | Meeting |
| Date: | 22nd January 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Group: | Astronomy |
In January we digressed away from theoretical astronomy and looked at the history of the names that were chosen for the many celestial bodies out in space. This covered names set back in ancient times along with the modern process for newly discovered objects out in the depths of space. The presentation covered planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Particularly fascinating was the meaning of the words when broken down and the common themes that are used.