Henley Café Sci: The Murchison Meteorite

Basingstoke Science Cafe enthusiasts are invited to the in-person talk hosted by Henley Cafe Scientifique on “The Murchison Meteorite”.

Please try to avoid last minute bookings. It can cause lots of administration especially when we are full. Thank you

To attend, please email the Henley Café Sci organiser directly at:
[cafescihenley@gmail.com](mailto:cafescihenley@gmail.com)

Café Scientifique organises talks, usually given by scientists, followed by questions from the audience in the second half. They are a great opportunity to explore the latest ideas in science and technology, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening, everyone is welcome to ask a question or make a comment. Join us for tonight's talk:

SUMMARY
The Murchison meteorite fell to Earth in 1969, in rural Australia. It belongs to the rare CM group of Carbonaceous Chondrites and has a complex chemistry that gives rise to lots of questions about the origin of life - both on and off the Earth. Because of it's unique size it has been extensively studied and we will look at what has been discovered to date from this fascinating rock.

SPEAKER:
Jim House, Reading Geological Society
and Member for Café Sci Henley

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HOW TO BOOK
These events can be very popular and MUST be booked in advance.

To book your places(s) please email the Henley Café Sci organiser directly at **cafescihenley@gmail.com**. When he has confirmed your booking, please RSVP here so that we know you are coming and can look out for you.

The booking process remains as before
1. Café-Sci announce an event by sending members this announcement email
2. You respond by requesting a registration to attend live
3. If you subsequently find you are not able to attend, please advise as often there is a waitlist
4. You attend at the newly refurbished Henley Hockey Club, where a few members bring their own cushions
5. Avoid the Tesco Car Park, gates close at 9pm.
6. If we cancel, the notice will go those who registered

TIMING AND REFRESHMENTS
Please arrive from 7pm for a 7:30 start. Usual format is 45 min talk followed by 45 Q&A. Liquid refreshments are available at the bar.

Admission is free, but the organisers ask for a voluntary contribution from about £3.

DIRECTIONS:
If coming into Henley along the Reading Road turn right at the roundabout towards Tesco, then first left and left again into the hockey club car park. The entrance is near the far end.

Avoid the Tesco Car park, gates close at 9pm.