Our Events
Unless otherwise stated, monthly talks start at 7.30pm in the Lecture Room at Lewes Town Hall where complimentary refreshments are available. Free entry for members. Non-members pay £3.00 at our talks, with free entry for anyone under 18 when accompanied by a responsible adult on a one-to-one basis. Accompanying adults must be members or fee-paying guests. Age restrictions and different fees may apply at other venues and events.
4th September 2024
The Evolution of Galaxies
Dr Will Roper
Lewes Town Hall
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.
2nd October 2024
The Gaia Revolution
Dr George Seabroke
Lewes Town Hall
Gaia, a European Space Agency satellite launched in 2013, has been meticulously mapping individual stars in our Milky Way galaxy. Dr Seabroke, a principal research fellow at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, will delve into how Gaia's 3 trillion measurements of 2 billion stars are revolutionizing astronomy. Highlights of the presentation will include the recent discovery of a black hole, Gaia BH3, and its intriguing connection to a personal historical coincidence. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £3.
6th November 2024
Revealing The Unseen Cosmos - How Amateurs Are Contributing To Scientific Research
Peter Goodhew FRAS - www.imagingdeepspace.com
Lewes Town Hall
Amateur astrophotographers are making a significant contribution to scientific research, with numerous discoveries that have eluded the professionals. Peter will reveal how he and other enthusiasts are advancing the field, highlighting a recent discovery as a case study. He will showcase some of the most stunning and unusual discoveries that he and his colleagues have made, and provide examples of how the professional community is increasingly turning to amateurs for support. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £3.
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.
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