Atlanta Freethought Society
SUNDAY, January 12th · 11 AM / Talk 1 PM EST
MEETING & TALK BY MARK BANKS
“Birth of Astronomy (not Astrology)”
Our January meeting will be a talk by Mark Banks about the fascinating subject of Astronomy (not astrology). We will start with our ancient ancestors who spent their entire lives out under the stars. Then, move along to the reaissance & the birth of our modern science of Astronomy. Then a review of our journey to the present & future of stellar exploration.
Before the January 12th meeting we will have a Potluck Lunch, starting at 11:00. Join AFS members and guests for some good food and great socializing. Please bring your favorite dish with plenty to share.
AFS will provide drinks, plates and silverware.
The main meeting will start at 1:00PM after lunch.
Mark Banks has been a long term member of AFS, a retired aerospace engineer, an avid amateur Astronomer and past president of the Atlanta astronomy club (2010-2018).
Our meeting Is in person (4775 N. Church Lane. Atlanta) or via zoom, your choice.
To join the Zoom meeting go to this link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/89006560911
Or show up in person at Atlanta Freethought Hall (4775 N. Church Lane, Atlanta, GA)
Atlanta Freethought Hall is a former Primitive Baptist Church, which was built in 1866. Atlanta Freethought Society was founded in 1985, which makes it one of Metro Atlanta’s oldest secular societies. AF Hall is the meeting place for several other organizations and we rent the building at reasonable rates. If you would like to rent the hall for an organization meeting, a party, a wedding, etc., please see a Board Member. Our building is wheelchair accessible.