Coming Events at the Dark Site (unless otherwise stated)
Meetings will be dependent upon the weather. Directions to the Dark Site can be found on this site by login as a member. Alternatively contact David Pulley on 07768 175580. All viewing evenings will include a selection of deep sky objects on view.
7:30 pm. Viewing Jupiter with the society telescope,followed by a demonstration of imaging the planet with a web cam.
8:30 pm. Guided tour of the constellations.
8:45 pm. Viewing some deep sky objects using binoculars. (Optional: members to bring their own binoculars if possible.)
9:30 pm. Finish.
Hot drinks of tea or coffee will be available during the evening.
There are a number a good binocular objects on view that date.
Start time: 7:30 pm
22nd Oct 10
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site Observing from 8 pm. Orionid meteors
14th Oct 2010
We have a visit arranged to the Geodesy Centre, Herstmonceux and if the weather is fine the centre will provide some small telescopes for a spot of observing.
15th Sep 10
Roy Bicknell
Dark Site Observing from 8 pm. 1st quarter Moon
13th Aug 10
Chris Woodcock
CANCELLED BAD WEATHER
Dark Site Observing from 8 pm. 1st quarter Moon and Perseid meteor shower
17th Jul 10
Roy Bicknell
Come and Join Roy Bicknell and Chris Woodcock at the Dark
Site for some observing. On the agenda will be the first quarter Moon,
possibly Venus and some of the brighter deep sky objects in Cygnus and
other constellations.
19th Jun 10
Roy Bicknell
CANCELLED
Dark Site Observing from 9 pm. 1st quarter Moon
6th Jun 10
Chris Woodcock
Cancelled through no Sun!
Solar Observing. Join Chris and Andy on the promenade below the De La Warr South terrace for a spot of solar observing. Help the passing public enjoy the splendors of our Sun and also promote ESAS.
21st May 10
Roy Bicknell
Dark Site Observing from 9 pm. 1st quarter Moon
16th May 10
Andy Lawes
Solar Observing at the De La Warr from 12 midday to 3 pm.
22nd Apr 10
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site Observing from 8 pm. Lyriad Meteors and 1st quarter Moon
11th Apr 10
Chris Woodcock
Solar Observing at theDe La Warr starting at 10 am
22nd Mar 10
Roy Bicknell
Dark Site and first quarter Moon. Meet at 8 pm. CANCELLED due to poor weather
22nd Feb 10
Roy Bicknell
Observing 1st Quarter Moon, Saturn, Mars and Vesta and the winter stars of Orion, M42, M45 and he Milky Way. CANCELLED due to poor weather
Past Events
When
Who
What
22nd Dec 09
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site at 8 pm:Observe the Ursid meteor shower
13th Dec 2009
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site at 9 pm: Observe the Geminid meteor shower. We had a good meeting with clear skies and about 10 members present.
5th Dec 2009
Simon Allen
Cancelled due to cloud cover. De La Warr Pavilion, below the south Terrace, from 10 am: Solar observing
24th Nov 2009
Chris Woodcock
Cancelled due to adverse weather - Dark Site from 8 pm: Observing session
17th Nov 2009
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site from 7 pm: Observe the Leonid meteor shower
25th-28th Oct 2009
Simon Allen
Moon Watch at the De La Warr Pavilion at 7 pm ~ As part of the IYA2009 programme ESAS will be at the De La Warr on four nights viewing the Moon and other celestial objects and sharing with the public.
24th Oct 2009
Lester and Rosemary Selmes
A Beginners Evening: 6 pm at the Dark Site
Due to expected poor weather it has been decided toCANCEL this event. A new date will be set for this meeting.
Join Lester and Rosemary Selmes for a Beginners Evening at the Dark Site. Talks on a variety of subjects including
:
finding your way around the sky;
recognising constellations; basic astrophotography,followed by an observing session.
Tea and coffee will be provided (but no food), Bring a chair, warm clothes and a torch (preferably red).
Please let Rosemary or Lester know if you are attending.
19th Oct2009
Chris Woodcock
Observing at the Dark Site~Observing the Leonid meteor shower and other wonders ofthe night sky. A good evening with 12 attending.
3rd Oct 2009
Simon Allen
Cancelled due to possible bad weather ~ De La Warr Pavillon, below the south Terrace, from 1 pm: Solar observingwith Simon Allen
26th Sep 2009
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site from 9 pm: Observing session
6th Sep 2009
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site from 9 pm and observing the Moon, Jupiter and other brightish objects. A good nights viewing with 15 members present
27th Aug 2009
Chris Woodcock
Meet at the Dark Site at 9 pm. Objectives include Jupiter, various clusters, galaxies and some other deep sky goodies.
11th Aug 2009
Chris Woodcock
Dark Site from 9.00 pm: Observe the Perseid meteor shower. Bring warm clothes, shoes a chair, pencil and paper and a drink.
Really good session with 13 members including Chris W, Terry L, Roy B, Simon A, the Putticks, Barry S, Angie G, Simon G, Jim T and Dave P. Weather very good and there from 9 pm to gone mid night.
6th Aug 2009
Chris Woodcock
CANCELLED because of bad weather. Observing at the Dark Site. Chris will be there from 9 pm and searching for Jupiter and Neptune and nebulae and clusters in Lyra and Cygnus.
28th Jul 2009
Chris Woodcock
Cancelled through bad weather. The Dark Site on Tuesday 28thJuly 2009 for an evenings observing. Chris will be there from 9 pm and searching for Jupiter and Neptune and nebulae and clusters in Lyra and Cygnus.
29th June 09
Simon Allen
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.
Another good turn out with 10 members in attendance.
27th Jun2009
Chris Woodcock
Solar Watch at the De La Warr (on sea promenade) at 10 am.
A good friendly meeting with many oif the passing public showing an interest. No sunspots but lots of interest.
31st May 2009
Chris Woodcock
Observing Session at the Dark site.
Come and join Chris at 9.30 pm at the Dark Site for a few hours observing of the Moon, galaxies and much more. If unsure of the directions please contact a committee member (go to "About Us" page and the "Who an help you"). We look forward to seeing you there.
This proved to be a most successful event with 14 members attending.
21st April 2009
Chris Woodcock
Come and Join Chris Woodcock at the Dark Site and hunt for the Lyriad meteor shower and Comet Yi-SWAN. Not sure where the Dark site is? Visit theMembers Section or contact a Committee member. Transport could be arranged.
28th, 29th, 30th, 31st Mar 2009
Simon Allen
Don't forget the clocks go forward at 2:00 Sunday 30th March
Simon will lead the "Moon Watch", part of ESAS activity for IYA 2009. This will take place at the South Terrace of the De La Warr Pavilion from 18.00 to 22.00 on 28th and 29th March and 19:00 to 22:00 on 30th and 31st March. See our IYA page for further detail
7th and 8th February 2009
Chris Woodcock
The attempt at solar observing at the De La Warr on 10th January 2009 was sadly clouded out but we we will try again on Saturday and Sunday (7th and 8th February 2009.) We will again hold it at the De La Warr from from 10.00 am each day. All interested are invited to this event. You are welcome to bring your telescope(refractors are preferable) and a piece of card for projecting the Sun's image. Chris will explain all about the techniques of solar observing. Don’t worry if you do not have a telescope Chris will have two dedicated solar telescopes for all to use. Paper and pencils would also be useful.
10th Jan 09
Chris Woodcock
With the prospect of a sunny day Chris is setting up a solar workshop from11.00 am at the sea front of the De La Warr Pavilion. All interested are invited to this event. You are welcome to bring your telescope(refractors are preferable) and a piece of card for projecting the Sun's image. Chris will explain all about the techniques of solar observing. Don’t worry if you do not have a telescope Chris will have two dedicated solar telescopes for all to use. Paper and pencils would also be useful.
2nd Jan 2009
Chris Woodcock
Quadrantid meteor shower. Radiates from Bootes and could get up to 120 per hour. Meet at the Dark Site at 8 pm and bring warm clothing and a chair. Sorry this has been cancelled through bad weather
14th December CANCELLED due to poor weather~ Solar Workshop, at the De La Warr Pavilion, with Chris Woodcock
Three intrepid astronomers, Chris, David and Simon ventured to the De La Warr and instead of looking for sun spots spent an amusing half hour trying to spot the Sun. Yes the Earth's nearest star had gone awol. Surely it was somewhere over the sea. Thick and persistent cloud meant that this event was unsuccessful. They took refuge in the De La Warr for a warm up and a snack before returning home. We will try to arrange this event again, hopefully when the weather is kinder.
Chris will hold a practical workshop at the De La Warr pavillion from 13.30 on the 14th (weather permitting) and demonstrate solar imaging and projection. Members and non members welcome. Bring your telescope if you have one and a piece of white card or stiff paper.
12th December CANCELLED through bad weather ~ Geminids Meteor Shower with Simon Allen and Chris Woodcock
All welcome and meeting at the Dark Site at 20.00 (8 pm) Simon and Chris will lead the search for the Geminids meteors. Come with warm clothing and a chair would be advisable
29th November ~ Solar Workshop with Chris Woodcock This event has been cancelled due to cloud cover
Chris will hold a practical workshop at the De La Warr pavillion from 13.00 to 16.30 on the 29th (weather permitting) and demonstrate solar imaging and projection. Members and non members welcome. Bring your telescope if you have one and a piece of white card or stiff paper.
16th November
Chris is organising a Leonid meteor watch at the Dark Site on the evening (8.00 pm start) of the 16th November. Come with warm clothing and a comfortable chair for a relaxing evening ~ the weather created havoc as this event was first on then off and back on. A few made it to the Dark Site. The cloud did not clear sufficiently. A few sporadic meteors were observed but no Leonids seen.
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