About Us

We are a friendly, inclusive community who share a curiosity about the Universe. Visitors are welcome at our meetings and other public events.

Based in the county town of East Sussex, the Lewes Astronomical Society was launched in September 2022, growing to 178 members by August 2026. Our heritage dates back at least 50 years as a small group known as the Lewes Astronomers.

Despite our growth, our ethos remains simple: to encourage interest in and understanding of astronomy and related sciences among people living in Lewes and the surrounding area. Our members include complete beginners, experienced amateurs, and professional astronomers.

We organise monthly talks, stargazing evenings, social activities and outreach events throughout the year, providing opportunities for people of all ages and levels of experience to discover and enjoy astronomy together.

Join Us

Our membership season runs for 12 months from 1st September each year. Membership includes admission to our public talks, which are usually presented by guest speakers. These meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August).

Annual membership is £18.

See our membership page for more details.

Contact Us

For general enquiries about our society, please send an email to secretary@lewesas.org.uk. For more specific enquiries, you are welcome to contact any of our team shown on our committee page.