Look up! Sharing our love of astronomy

Our speaker this month is Dr Jenny Shipway, a professional science communicator who will discuss why sharing our enthusiasm for space is so important.

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.

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.

Arrive from 7pm for a 7:30pm start.

For this meeting we will be at Wagner Hall 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.

Brighton Astro is inclusive and welcomes everybody.

Please note that the venue has a bar that sells alcohol.