East Sussex Astronomical Society

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The ESAS run monthly meetings with guest speakers. We also hold star parties, observing groups, outreach and social events.

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Pete Williamson FRAS

"Whirlpools in Space"

Thursday

1st Oct 2020

8pm Start

Zoom Meeting

Zoom login details will be emailed to members 2 to 3 days before.

Lucie Green’s talk has been postponed until

7th October 2021

AGM followed by Members' Talks

4 x 15 Minute Talks from:

Lester Selmes

Dave Williams

Peter Bolwell

Mark Jarvis
Thursday

5th Nov 2020

8pm Start

Zoom Meeting

Zoom login details will be emailed to members

Dr. Stephen Wilkins

"Update on James Webb and associated science"

Thursday

3rd Dec 2020

8pm Start

Zoom Meeting

Zoom login details will be emailed to members 2 to 3 days before

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 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

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

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

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

"Whirlpools in Space"

Lucie Green’s talk has been postponed until

7th October 2021

"Update on James Webb and associated science"

about esas

what our members are saying

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