East Sussex Astronomical Society

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 the detailed list of talks, click here...

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 May & August) at Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Egerton Road, Bexhill, East Sussex TN39 3HL.

MEETINGS Doors open 7.30 pm, meetings start at 8 pm and take the form of an ESAS update, the main speaker, break for coffee and then night sky update and / or any further talks.

SOCIAL Each August, in place of our meeting, the Society holds its annual BBQ.

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 we ask for an entry donation (£2 members/£4 non-members) to help cover costs.

MEMBERSHIPWe have members of all ages whose abilities range from beginners to seasoned astronomers. Non members are welcome at our meetings and new members 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:
Pebsham Community Hub
70 Seabourne Rd,
Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2SW

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 8pm to 10pm

Albedo

Click here to download the latest copy of our Albedo monthly newsletter