East Sussex Astronomical Society
The East Sussex Astronomical Society, ESAS, is a society of amateur astronomers based in the Bexhill, Sussex.
It was founded in Bexhill in 1991. The object of the Society is "To advance the education of the public in the science of astronomy in particular people living in East Sussex and the surrounding area." per Clause 3 of the Constitution. It encourages observational astronomy by non-professionals in areas which cannot be covered by professional observatories. Members receive Albedo a monthly newsletter.
The Society meets on the first Thursday of each month (except August) at St. Marys School, Wrestwood Road, Bexhill and arranges a number of observing session for members and the public.
Sir Patrick Moore is the Society's Honorary President.
The Society is a member of the British Astronomical Association and is federated to the Federation of Astronomical Societies
It is registered with the Charity Commission as a Charity. The Charity Registration number is 1110848.