Monthly meetings with a talk by a recognised expert provide a forum for this, and for the lively exchange of news and views over a coffee break or in the pub. Several of the members are skilled DIY telescope builders and are always willing to share their experience, give advice and of particular value hands on assistance in constructing, buying or setting up instruments. This has helped members to buy the right instrument for their purpose and avoid an expensive hyped purchase that might have been the wrong choice. A monthly newsletter is sent to all members by post or e-mail as preferred. This not only reports on the previous month s meeting but contains other useful information about the Society and astronomy at large.
Visitors are welcome at our meetings so come and see what excitement astronomy can provide.
March 2001 programme of events Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at Uplands College, Wadhurst in the Drama Studio. The latest news is that we plan to build a Dobsonian telescope for members to borrow and use at home. The hope is that it will be ready by the summer barbecue. But many members are already well equipped both with instruments and observatories. When viewing conditions allow, star parties are held at members viewing sites.