East Sussex Astronomical Society

Corona Virus & ESAS Meetings

East Sussex AS are continuing with live Zoom meetings until at least July. They are held at 8 pm on the 1st Thursday of each month.

The ESAS committee, along with consultation with its members, advice from the government and its medical advisers

will be planning the way forward from then onwards during the month of July.

Zoom invites will be emailed to members and guests 2 to 3 days before each meeting.

Our Up Coming
events
The ESAS run monthly meetings with guest speakers. We also hold star parties, observing groups, outreach and social events. The up coming meeting speakers are shown to the right/below.

To see a full list, click here.

Melanie Davies

"Living in Space"

Thursday

1st July 2021

8pm Start

Zoom Meeting

BBQ & Perseid Shower Watch

ESAS Members Only

Exact Date TBC

13th or 14th of

August 2021

Chris Woodcock

Ian Hargraves

"Eyes on the Sky"

Thursday 2nd September 2021

8pm Start

Planned Hybrid meeting at Bowls Club + Zoom

about esas

Our aim is simple, we want people to enjoy astronomy and feel welcome to join in our activities. We meet on the first Thursday of each month (excluding August) at Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Egerton Road, Bexhill, East Sussex TN39 3HL.

MEETINGS Our meetings start at 8 pm and take the form of a ESAS and night sky update, then a break for coffee and then the main speaker..

SOCIAL Each August, in place of our meeting, the Society holds its annual BBQ. At Christmas we have a get together.....

OBSERVINGESAS has it own observatory with a 16" telescope which is available for members use. We also have a range of telescopes which members can use..

MEETING ENTRANCE In the current venue there is an entrance fee (£2 members/£4 non-members)..

MEMBERSHIPWe have members of all ages whose abilities range from beginners to seasoned astronomers. Non members are welcome at our meetings where they will receive a copy of the ESAS magazine, Albedo, and a welcome pack from the Society.

FAS, BAA & SAGAS ESAS is a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies, British Astronomical Association and Southern Area Group of Astronomical Societies..

Really like the friendly club. It's well run and they get fantastic speakers to attend.

Nigel

Excellent speakers on a regular basis and a very well run and well organised society.

Terence
Friendly people, interesting talks, a good evening out – in the warm and dry!”

Robert

An enthusiastic, friendly bunch

Tim
Socialising, Networking, Assistance, Closeness to like minded people. Meeting with like minded people with who I can share my interests in person Many people in the amateur astronomy hobby like to share the experience with others.

Brian

The talks always stretch the little grey cells and get my son to put down his phone for a while

Tamzin
ESAS meetings are enjoyable and very informative for amateur astronomers. Members swap information with each other to assist with understanding astronomy.

Aileen

Where else can you go to expand your mind on the wonders of the Universe!

Martin

get in touch and say hello to us!

Find us

Meetings:
Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club,
Egerton Road,
Bexhill, East Sussex TN39 3HL

May Meeting:
The Manor Barn,
4 De La Warr Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2JA

(Meetings: first Thursday of each month [excl. Aug] 8-10:pm)

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC,

ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL USING ZOOM.

INVITES ARE SENT OUT TO MEMBERS & GUESTS BY EMAIL.

Charity

ESAS is a registered charity No. 1110848
HMRC Gift Aid No. XT19893

Contact Address:

East Sussex AS

35 Mount Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0EG

Albedo

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