Brighton Astro: Look up! Sharing our love of astronomy

There’s a real joy to sharing a passion. Our natural impulse to share interesting new information and experiences with others is a cornerstone of human society.

Most people interested in astronomy will have pointed out stars and planets to family or friends, but the opportunities go far beyond this. There are a wide range of organisations and projects across the UK (and beyond) that offer different ways to share your interest, with the chance to make a real and positive impact both on individuals and society as a whole.

Most people interested in astronomy will have pointed out stars and planets to family or friends, but the opportunities go far beyond this. There are a wide range of organisations and projects across the UK (and beyond) that offer different ways to share your interest, with the chance to make a real and positive impact both on individuals and society as a whole.

Dr Jenny Shipway is a professional science communicator with a background in science centres and planetariums. She now works as a consultant, writer, and project manager. She coordinated National Astronomy Week 2025 and is involved with a number of national and international networks, including the Federation of Astronomical Societies. She has a particular interest in education, and in bringing different people and organisations together to share skills and resources to achieve more than would otherwise be possible.

If you sign up via meetup but can no longer attend, please update your status to say that you are no longer attending so that someone on the waiting list gets a place.

Wagner Hall is on on Regency Road, Brighton.
Attendance is free, but we would be grateful if those of you who are able to could donate a few pounds to help cover the cost of hiring this event space. We will have a card reader and a money box you can drop your donations in on the night. We also have a bank account you can donate to electronically.

Please note that the venue has a bar.