3 short talks comprising:

1: The Optical Devices of Christiaan Huygens - he just wasn't into telescopes!

2: The flight of the Starship Manhole - did it beat sputnik into space?

3: Benjamin Banneker - the first black American Astronomer?

About the speaker: Roy Gunson

Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations. Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement. Currently Programme Co-ordinator of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.