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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
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1st August 2009 ~ ESAS Summer BBQ
ESAS will hold its annual Summer BBQ at St Mary's School,Wrestwood Road, Bexhill. This is a Society social event and friends and family are welcome. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children. Please bring your own alcohol, and for those staying late a few telescopes will be available to view through and a laser tour of the sky will be given.
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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
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