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Society meetings are held on the first Friday of each month (except August) at 7:45pm The venue is usually in the main hall, Chichester High School for Boys—see map. (You may want to double check if visiting for the first time).
How to Find us
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Observing the Venus Transit Occasional society observing Sessions are held. Weather permitting! |
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South Downs Astronomical Society is a registered Charity No. 1052270) Registered office is Trustees P.E. FRAY, J.K.W GREEN MBE, Dr J.W. MASON and I.A.WOOD About us : For those in the Chichester, West Sussex and surrounding areas, South Downs Astronomical Society (SDAS) is a friendly and informal way of meeting others with similar interests and of learning more about the science and fun of astronomy. (From this enthusiasm has also evolved the South Downs Planetarium Trust, based in the Sir Patrick Moore Building, in the Chichester High Schools campus, Kingsham Road, Chichester). Benefits of SDAS membership include: · Monthly Meetings on the first Friday of every month at 7.45 pm. (No meeting in August) - At the Chichester High School for Boys Main Hall · A Programme of Lectures on astronomical, space and allied subjects by visiting speakers, all experts in their particular fields. · A free monthly Newsletter and other publications available to purchase · Technical Library based at the Planetarium, (a large collection of books on astronomy, space exploration and related topics, is available for loan to members). · Loan of Telescopes including mounts and eyepieces. · Social Activities & friendly competitions with other local astronomical societies, Gain practical knowledge from fellow astronomers.
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