Clocks Change
The clocks skip forward from 1am to 2am on Sunday 29th March. We lose an hour overnight as we change from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST). The evenings will suddenly be noticeably lighter at the end of March.
About Us
We're a friendly astronomy group based in Lewes, the county town of East Sussex. Whether you're passionate or just curious about astronomy, an expert or complete novice, everyone is welcome. Our activities are designed to suit all levels of interest, knowledge, and experience within the field of astronomy.
Our heritage dates back five decades as a small group known as the Lewes Astronomers. Astronomy has made significant strides during that time, yet it remains one of the few scientific disciplines in which amateurs can play a useful role.
Relaunched in 2022 as the Lewes Astronomical Society, we now attract about 150 members each year. Yet our ethos remains simple: to promote all aspects of astronomy in a friendly and inclusive environment for people living in and around the Lewes area.
Join Us
Our membership season runs for 12 months from 1st September each year. Membership includes free admission to our public talks which are usually presented by a guest speaker. These meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Subud Centre in Lewes.
We also arrange other events throughout the year, such as stargazing evenings. Our events are a great way to meet amateurs and professionals in the field of astronomy and make new friends.
Join us now to enjoy full membership until 31st August 2026. See our membership page for more details.
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Next Event
Communal Stargazing Evening
27th March 2026 from 8:30pm to 10pm
Join us for a free and friendly stargazing evening at Barcombe Village Hall just north of Lewes. You're welcome to bring your own telescope which, if you wish, we can help set up. LAS scopes will be set up in the car park for everyone to use if the skies are clear. 8:30pm until 10pm. Admission and refreshments are free for everyone. If the weather becomes unsuitable during the event, we may be forced to retire to the Royal Oak pub in Barcombe (BN8 5BA) for a social gathering instead. The event will be cancelled if the weather forecast indicates the evening will be unsuitable for stargazing.
Contact Us
For general enquiries about our society, please send an email to secretary@lewesas.org.uk. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact any of the team members shown on our committee page.
Find Us
Our monthly public meetings are held in the Assembly Hall at the newly-renovated Lewes Subud Centre, East Sussex BN7 2DS (formerly Lewes New School). Entrance is in Talbot Terrace. Municipal car parks are free after 5pm. The Brook Street car park is just a few minutes easy walk from the venue.
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