Talk #21: The River of Light - Exploring the Milky Way

• Posted: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Talks > Specialist Interest
• Justin Newland

The Milky Way is an awe-inspiring galaxy of stars that fascinates us as much as it inspired the myths of our ancestors. Did you know that, though they’re invisible during the day, their emanations are passing through you right now? In this illustrated talk, local author and speaker Dr Justin Newland explores the deeper significance of the Milky Way for our lives today.