Gerard Gillian, who was a member of the Liverpool Astronomy Society, and was on the committee holding positions as President and Secretary for many years, but who is now very involved with the Society for the History of Astronomy, gave a very informative talk. Gerard took us on a tour of astronomy from its very origins from 4/5000 years ago. Originally called astrologers the Greeks, Egyptians, Mesopotamians and Babylonians used the stars and plants to make predictions, naming many of the constellations that we know today. With the invention of the telescope which was used for maritime purposes, astronomers adapted these early telescopes using mirrors or lenses – reflecting and refracting telescopes. These telescopes enabled people such as Tycho Brahe, Hershell, Horrocks and local astronomer Lassell to make significant process in the understanding of our solar system, the plants and their orbiting moons. Gerard touched on the many types of astronomical clocks, suggesting that Stonehenge could well be one. We were brought right up to date with the latest 21 st century technological advancements such as the Hubble and James Webb deep space telescopes.