About Us
We're a friendly astronomy group based in the East Sussex county town of Lewes. Whether you're passionate or just curious about astronomy, expert or novice, everyone is welcome. Our activities cater for all levels of knowledge, experience and interests within astronomy.
Our heritage dates back several 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 have around a hundred members and growing. However, our ethos remains simple; to promote all aspects of astronomy in a welcoming 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 Grade II listed town hall 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 2025. See our membership page for more details.
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Next Public Meeting
The Evolution of Galaxies
Dr Will Roper
Lewes Town Hall
4th September 2024 at 7:30pm
Will is a research fellow at the University of Sussex, specialising in galaxy evolution. He conducts his research by running computer simulations of the universe. In this talk, he will discuss these simulations and the use of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to validate and enhance this research. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £3.
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 public meetings are normally held in the Lecture Room on the first floor of Lewes Town Hall, East Sussex BN7 2QS. Entrance is in Fisher Street. Wheelchair access is available. Municipal car parks are free after 5pm, the nearest are in East Street, West Street and North Street.
Latitude 50.8734N Longitude 0.0104E /// gravy.ecologist.kneeled