Welcome to ESAS

East Sussex Astronomical Society

Founded in 1999, ESAS runs monthly meetings in Bexhill-on-Sea with regular presentations by guest speakers. We hold star parties, observing groups, outreach and social events. We are a friendly society and welcome anyone interested in the night sky and our daytime star, the Sun -- from complete beginners to experienced observers and astrophotographers.

Our aim is simple, we want people to enjoy astronomy and feel welcome to join in our activities.


Forthcoming Meetings

Jerry Stone, FBIS, FRAS

Thursday 1st October at 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)

Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3HL

A definitive answer to the controversy created by the IAU.

Jerry gives presentations on astronomy and space exploration all over the UK and abroad. He gave his first space talk at school back in 1969 when he was 14. Now he does this for a living, with a wide range of informative and entertaining presentations. In the past he has presented space workshops in schools across the UK, inspiring and exciting pupils with a range of space activities. He is often interviewed about space topics on TV and radio. He covered the death of Neil Armstrong on both BBC News and Sky News, and Tim Peake’s return to Earth from the International Space Station. He used to work at the Science Museum in London covering Astronomy, Space, and Exploration.

Jerry is the author of two books and a consultant on several others. One Small Step commemorates the Moon landings; astronomer Patrick Moore described the book as “Marvellous”. Find Out – Space Travel was published in 2019 for the 50th anniversary of the first men on the Moon.

Latest News

Jerry Stone, FBIS, FRAS

Thursday 1st October at 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)

Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club, Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3HL

A definitive answer to the controversy created by the IAU.

Jerry gives presentations on astronomy and space exploration all over the UK and abroad. He gave his first space talk at school back in 1969 when he was 14. Now he does this for a living, with a wide range of informative and entertaining presentations. In the past he has presented space workshops in schools across the UK, inspiring and exciting pupils with a range of space activities. He is often interviewed about space topics on TV and radio. He covered the death of Neil Armstrong on both BBC News and Sky News, and Tim Peake’s return to Earth from the International Space Station. He used to work at the Science Museum in London covering Astronomy, Space, and Exploration.

Jerry is the author of two books and a consultant on several others. One Small Step commemorates the Moon landings; astronomer Patrick Moore described the book as “Marvellous”. Find Out – Space Travel was published in 2019 for the 50th anniversary of the first men on the Moon.

Our new website has launched.

Please note that the new website is work in progress, and replaces the previous website which is no longer fully supported. At launch this website will show information about the society and becoming a member, recent news about the latest events and meetings and how to download the most recent copy of our monthly newsletter Albedo.

In the coming weeks and months more information will be added, including more content from the old website, so please keep checking back with us.