SCARBOROUGH & Ryedale Astronomical Society has a guest speaker for its October meeting.

Julian Onions, a postgraduate student from Nottingham University, will be giving a talk entitled Big Telescopes at 7.45pm on Friday, October 17, at Ayton Village Hall, Wilsons Lane, East Ayton.

The talk is a rundown of some of the current large telescopes around the planet and what is planned for the near future. Non-society members are welcome, with a £2 charge on the door.

More details on the society website (http://www.scarborough-ryedale-as.org.uk/saras/) or phone (01723) 500030.