5th July 2024
Welcome everyone to Sussex Practical Astronomers (formally the Adur Astronomical Society)
June has seen the last meetings of the 2023/24 season. Finishing with a well attended Practical Astronomy meeting at Clayton.
As we reported recently we are currently reviewing our meetings and the meeting format and it is with much sadness that we have to report that our monthly lecture evenings at the Southwick Community Centre have proven to be running at a financial loss and will therefore not be continuing for the 2024/25 season. Needless to say, the team, with input from our membership, are currently working on alternative ways to meet the needs of all our members, whether it be lectures, astro imaging or just learning about and enjoying the night sky. The results will be published as soon as the way forward is agreed, with the intention to start the new season in September.
We are an astronomical society of around 40 members covering wide areas of Sussex, including Brighton to Worthing on the coast and many of the towns and villages inland.
Our membership ranges from complete beginners to experienced astronomers and everything we do is based on the premise that astronomy can and should be enjoyed by everyone.
Our practical astronomy meeting is held at the Clayton Recreation Ground in Hassocks. So, if you are thinking of buying a telescope, already have one and want to learn more, want to have a look through a telescope or binoculars or take images of the night sky then come along and meet the members. Help and advice is always on hand.
Both beginners and the experienced individuals are welcome to our Society and whether you are interested in visual astronomy, astrophotography, or just learning more about astronomy in general, we are sure that you will find something to interest you.