29th June 2009 ~ 9 pm Observing seesion at the Dark Site

Simon Allen will be at the dark Site for a spot of observing.  All are welcome to attend.  If you need help in finding the Dark site please contact Simon or a committee member.  Details can be found on this website.

2nd July 2009 ~ Desert Eclipse - Konrad Malin-Smith

Ardent eclipse watcher, Konrad will describe watching eclipses from the Sahara and Gobi Deserts . In 1996 Konrad had an asteroid named after him ~ 10381 MainSmith ~ and cited for   "...a retired science teacher, has given entertaining talks to local astronomical societies in southeastern England over the last 20 years. He and his daughter Beverley have entertained and befriended numerous eclipse chasers at recent solar eclipses and also obtained superb photographic results."

MoonLandings – Alastair Fairley.  Alastair is the son of the 1960/70’s ITN’s sciencecorrespondent Peter Fairley (see image). Peter Fairley, who died in 1998, led the ITN science team during theexciting period of the NASA Moon landings. Alastair has unearthed some of his fathers photographs, video and otherimages generated during this era.  Muchof the material was provided by NASA and has not been shown before.  Alastair has agreed to show a selection ofmaterial to ESAS members ahead of the official launch at the IndependentPhotographers Gallery, 3 Old Brewery Yard, High Street, Battle.  The exhibition, “Man on the Moon” starts onTuesday 7^th July and closes 15^th August.

1st August 2009 ~ ESAS Summer BBQ

New Items For Sale ~ visit "For Sale"

10" f4.5 mirror set (Primary and secondary) ideal for making your own Dobsonian or Newtonian  telescope. Mead field tripod for 12" scope. Phone Andy 01424 819450 for details.

21st June 2009 ~ BBC2 TV 9 pm James May on the Moon

The presenter embarks on a mission to learn about the first manned Moon landing.  The ancient world worshipped the Moon, linking its phases to bothe fertility and insanity.  Then in 1969, man finally walked on its surface. In this engaging documentary, James May - enjoying himself hugely - explores how going into space changed the way we looked at the Earth.  His journey starts at a remote airforce base in California, where he intends to sample for himself the nearest thisng to space flight.

21st June 2009 ~ BBC4 TV 10 pm James May at the Edge of Space

The presenter flies on board a U-2 spyplane at 70,000 ft above the Earth

21st June 2009 BBC4 TV 10 pm  The Moon

Documentary tracing the history of humanity's attempts to reach Earth's nearest neighbour.

24th June 2009 ~ BBC2 TV 9 pm NASA - Triumph and Tragedy

Part 1/2.  America's role in the space race.  Forty years ago, the world looked on in amazement as humanity achieved something incredible - putting men on the Moon.  It marked a leap in science and technology, and signalled a new era of exploration.  In the first of a two part documentary, some of those who became space pioneers relive their incredible stories, with the help of newly enhanced footage.

24th June 2009 ~ BBC4 TV 10 pm James May at the Edge of Space

The presenter flies on board a U-2 spyplane at 70,000 ft above the Earth

25th June 2009 ~ BBC2 TV 9 pm James May on the Moon

The presenter embarks on a mission to learn about the first manned Moon landing.  The ancient world worshipped the Moon, linking its phases to bothe fertility and insanity.  Then in 1969, man finally walked on its surface. In this engaging documentary, James May - enjoying himself hugely - explores how going into space changed the way we looked at the Earth.  His journey starts at a remote airforce base in California, where he intends to sample for himself the nearest thisng to space flight.

4th July 2009 ~ SAGAS summer meeting
Hosted by Nitelife and will be held in Portsmouth. A programme of very interesting speakers.   For more information click here.

24th July – 28th August 2009 Sussex Records Office, Chichester.

Exhibition dedicated to Thomas Harriot, the man who beat Galileo to observing the Moon through a telescope.Harriot di much more scientific work but did not publish his results widely.  Visit this exhibition to see a display of his work.  Not to be missed.  For more information go to  the Records Office site

11h - 13th September 2009 ~ Herstmonceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival

The annual Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival is an extremely successful weekend and they are again proud to present another exciting weekend for 2009. Come and soak up the incredible atmosphere that surrounds this event. The weather in 2008 was not kind but despite this everyone had a great time and there is so much to see and do.To find out more click here

17th October 2009 ~ SAGAS Business Meeting

14.00hrs South Downs Planetarium, Chichester

11th - 15th March 2010 ~ Isle of Wight Star Party

Details to follow