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Sussex Practical Astronomers promises to allow people of all abilities to learn skills in astro photographing and understanding the stars by viewing through telescopes.
Stargazers from complete beginners to experienced astronomers are welcome, with help and support with equipment to view the stars.
The group covers wide areas of the county, including Brighton and Worthing and many of Sussex’s inland towns and villages.
The first meeting takes place on September 20 at the village hall in Clayton, with new memberships available for half price at £10.
It comes as people prepare to look up at the skies to view Comet Nishimura, with its tail and green glow visible to the naked eye.
The passing of the comet, described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” by astrophysicists, will be closest to Earth just before dawn tomorrow (September 12).
The comet is named after Japanese astrophotographer Hideo Nishimura, who recorded it when he was taking long-exposure photographs of the sky with a digital camera last month.
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