# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy in Flatland
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: How things would be different in a two dimensional universeAbout this EventAstronomy in FlatlandIn 1885, Edwin Abbott published a book called 'Flatland' which was about a two-dimensional world. The 'hero' was Mr A Square and other inhabitants included triangles, hexagons etc. Other authors have produced different variations on a two-dimensional universe. Such universes can be extended to include astronomy and this talk considers what astronomy would be like in a 2-dimensional universe. One significant change is that gravity is not inverse-square but is instead simply inversely proportional to distance. The shapes of orbits are different as a result. This talk will consider many aspects of astronomy in a 2-dimensional universe including orbits, seasons, eclipses, meteors, aurora etc. The talk will conclude by considering universes with alternative numbers of dimensions, 4-dimensional, 1-dimensional and 0-dimensional. It can be concluded that, other that the 3-dimensional universe, the two-dimensional is most interesting.Our Speaker, Colin Steele, is an amateur astronomer with professional experience who enjoys giving talks on a wide variety of astronomical topics. Inspired by early events including Apollo Moon landings. Studied Mathematics and Astronomy and Astrophyics, St Andrews University, 1982-1986. PhD in Applied Mathematics (Dynamics of Solar Prominences), 1986-1990. Teaching of Mathematics to students in many parts of University of Manchester, since 1993. Joined Dundee AS, 1978. BAA 1985, Many other societies. Member of IAU.This talk is also available via Zoom
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mexborough/astronomy-in-flatland/100001771652954679
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 2.88, max: 2.88, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mexborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mexborough Church Hall
- **lat**: 53.4925657
- **long**: -1.2782084
- **full address**: Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Astronomy in Flatland being held?
  - **A:** Astronomy in Flatland takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Astronomy in Flatland?
  - **A:** Astronomy in Flatland is organized by Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Astronomy in Flatland is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mexborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Astronomy in Flatland sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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