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.
8th January 2025
Exploring the End of the Dark Ages
Prof Stephen Wilkins
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
In our current understanding, our Universe emerged from an incredibly hot, dense state roughly 14 billion years ago. While initially incredibly hot and full of light, as the Universe expanded it cooled, eventually becoming dark, entering a period known as the cosmological dark ages. During this period dark matter and gas, attracted by the force of gravity, developed into structures, eventually leading to the formation of the first stars and galaxies, lighting up the Universe. This earliest period of galaxy formation is now accessible thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). Webb not only allows us to identify examples of early galaxies but learn about their detailed physical properties. Webb has already thrown up surprising results, including many more super-massive black holes in the early Universe than expected. Everyone welcome. Non-members £4.
5th February 2025
The Hubble Tension: Is cosmology in crisis?
Dr Kate Land
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
Kate will discuss the challenges facing our current cosmological model. Everyone welcome. Non-members £4.
3rd March 2025
Project: Space Balloon (DNA to the edge of space)
Russell Flawn
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
Ever wanted to go to space, like for real? Well, now you can! Come and learn how budding astronauts Louis and Russ launched their DNA to the edge of space... and even managed to retrieve it! Find out exactly how they did it, how you could do it too, and if their DNA has changed because of it. Everyone welcome. Non-members £4.
2nd April 2025
Title to be confirmed
Prof Nick Evans
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
Details to be confirmed. Everyone welcome. Non-members £3.
7th May 2025
Early British Rocketry
Richard Butchers
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
Richard will discuss the ups and downs of Britain's involvement in the early days of British Rocketry including the research vehicle Black Arrow and Britains balistic missile Blue Streak. Everyone welcome. Non-members £4.
4th June 2025
AGM plus The Impact of Cosmic Dust
Dr Penny Wozniakiewicz
Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS
Details to be confirmed. Everyone welcome. Non-members £4.
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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