The RAS hosts popular 45-minute lunchtime lectures for non-specialists. Members of the public can listen to leading scientists talk about their work, in Burlington House starting at 1pm.

A 'Friend of the RAS' can reserve a seat by contacting the RAS, preferably by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , between 10:00 on the Monday of the week before until 17:00 of the day before the lecture. (Please note that you must collect your ticket on the day of the lecture by 12:30.)

Non-'Friends' may collect tickets for any remaining seats on a ‘first come first served’ basis ONLY on the day of the lecture AFTER 12:30, when the doors open.

Please note an astronomy video will be shown until the lecture itself begins.

Place: Lecture Theatre, Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London.

Tube: Green Park.

For further information call 020 7734 3307 / 4582