October 2009 - astronomy@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie

[Astronomy Ireland] The Big Bang Lecture, Armagh Trip, Mars In Beehive, Oldest Star and 2012, Events
by AI Secretary 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Special Offer 'The Big Bang' Events DVDs Shop 1. Big Bang Lecture & DVD Astronomy Ireland are holding a Major Public Lecture for National Science Week 2009 on November 9 in Trinity College Dublin. In a talk entitled 'The Big Bang' Dr. Cormac O' Raifeartaigh of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) will explain everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe but were afraid to ask! What happened at the Big Bang? How did all the stuff in the Universe fit into such a small space? How did it all begin? To hear the answers to these questions and more come along on November 9 at 8pm. For more information click HERE. If you can't make it to the event there will be a DVD available to order. Book seats HERE. Order DVD HERE. After the lecture there will be a social reception in The Lombard and we encourage all of you to come along and have a chat with us and Dr. O' Raifeartaigh. All are welcome to attend and food will be kindly provided by The Lombard. 2. Armagh Day Trip On Saturday, November 7, we will be embarking on our annual trip to the Armagh Planetarium. Join us to experience a show in the Star Theatre specially commissioned for Astronomy Ireland, explore the exhibitions, take a stroll around the Astropark and Human Orrery and take an optional tour of the Observatory. Buses will leave from the Astronomy Ireland headquarters in Butterly Business Park, Artane, Dublin 5 (There is a map available HERE) at 10am and return at approximately 7pm that evening. The trip costs 45euro (40euro excluding the observatory tour), please call us for special rates if you plan to make your own travel arrangements. For more information and to book your place(s) click HERE or call us on (01) 847 0777. 3. What To See This week, as well as being able to see Jupiter in evening skies and Saturn in the morning sky, the planet Mars passes on front of the Beehive star cluster. See our magazine for further details. 4. Oldest Star And '2012' The front page of the Irish Times today, October 29, featured the discovery of the most distant star yet found. Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, did an interview with multi-city radio station 4FM about the new discovery. You can listen to this interview at www.astronomy.ie/audio. Also, watch our TV show each month at www.astronomy.ie/tv. Check out this Sunday's Star On Sunday newspaper for an interview with David Moore about new doomsday movie '2012'. 5. Events a.. Nov 2 - The Cosmology of Distant and Dusty Galaxies (RIA Public Talk in Dublin) a.. Nov 3 - The Cosmology of Distant and Dusty Galaxies (RIA Public Talk in Belfast) a.. Nov 7 - Armagh Planetarium (Astronomy Ireland Annual Day Trip) a.. Nov 9 - The Big Bang (Public Lecture - order DVD HERE) Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Evening Classes, Astronomy Tips, Events
by AI Secretary 27 Oct '09

27 Oct '09

Special Offer 'The Big Bang' Events DVDs Shop 1. Evening Classes Commencing This Week There are only 2 days to go until the Astronomy Ireland Evening Classes begin in Tralee and Sligo. These extremely popular classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe! There are 8 classes in total and content covered includes introduction to the night sky, the Sun and the Moon, planets and stars, history of astronomy, deep sky objects, the big bang and even a class on telescopes and how to use one. The first class takes place this Thursday, October 29. For more information call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class. Book your place now by clicking the links below: TRALEE SLIGO LATE REGISTRATION OFFER If you are in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick or Waterford and have missed the first 3 Classes, or in Dundalk or Letterkenny where you have missed only 2 classes, you may be interested in our Late Registration Special Offer for courses in these locations. If you enrol for the remainder of the classes you will receive a 50% reduction on the original course fee AND full membership to Astronomy Ireland, including a subscription to Astronomy & Space. To avail of this special offer simply write 'Late Registration Offer - 50% Off' in the comments box when filling out the online form or call us on (01) 847 0777. 2. Astronomy Tips For The Week Ahead Jupiter is located close to the Moon tonight, October 27, and will be a spectacular sight in the night sky. For more information see the diagram on page 26 of the October issue of Astronomy & Space magazine. Throughout the week, Mars is located in the South-East, and appears as an orange-tinted star. It's not particularly bright at the moment, but can be easily found by looking to the left of Orion. Saturn is visible just before sunrise in the East near Venus. Venus, however, will be more of a challenge as it is close to the Sun (Note: Please be careful when using optical equipment near the Sun). For more information on what to see in the night sky refer to the Sky Diary section of the October magazine. 3. Events a.. Oct 19 to 30 - FETTU Exhibition (Blackrock Castle Observatory) a.. Oct 29 - Evening Classes commence in TRALEE and SLIGO a.. Nov 2 - The Cosmology of Distant and Dusty Galaxies (RIA Public Talk in Dublin) a.. Nov 3 - The Cosmology of Distant and Dusty Galaxies (RIA Public Talk in Belfast) a.. Nov 7 - Armagh Planetarium (Astronomy Ireland Annual Trip) a.. Nov 9 - The Big Bang (Public Lecture - order DVD HERE) a.. Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Watches Tonight, Radio, TV Show, Events
by AI Secretary 22 Oct '09

22 Oct '09

Special Offer 'The Big Bang' Events DVDs Shop 1. Telescope Watches Tonight To celebrate Galilean Nights, a Cornerstone IYA event taking place from October 22 - 24, Astronomy Ireland have several telescope events happening throughout the country. TRALEE AND SLIGO To mark the launch of our Evening Classes in Tralee and Sligo, there will be telescope watches in both locations tonight, October 22, at 7:30pm. All those enrolled in the classes and members of the general public are invited to attend and see Jupiter through a telescope as Galileo did 400 years ago. For more information click HERE. Classes in Tralee and Sligo are due to commence next Thursday, October 29, and there is still time to book your place! For more information and to enrol visit www.astronomy.ie/class DUBLIN There will be watches in Dublin both this evening, October 22, and tomorrow evening, October 23, at the Astronomy Ireland head office in Butterly Business Park, Artane, Dublin 5 (see www.astronomy.ie/map for directions). Come along to these events to look at Jupiter through a powerful telescope, see telescope demonstrations, and to browse the Astronomy and Space shop which will remain open for the event. For more information click HERE. DOORSTEP WATCHES We are encouraging all of you to take part in Galilean Nights by holding your own Doorstep Watch for family, friends and neighbours in your local area. We are providing anyone who is interested with a downloadable information pack and for more information or to request your pack email sec(a)astronomy.ie. 2. Two Radio Shows Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, spoke to Mike Moloney (formerly of 2FM) on Real Radio about Galilean Nights in Dublin, Sligo and Tralee. Listen HERE (5 mins). 32 newly discovered planets were announced this week and David did another interview with Real Radio about this, UFOs, life in the Universe, our Big Bang lecture and God. Listen HERE (please note this interview is one hour long!). 3. Astronomy Ireland TV Show The first installment of the Astronomy Ireland TV Show - a monthly slot dedicated to all things astronomy - featured on City Channel's 'The Evening Show' last Monday, October 19. City Channel is available to all Chorus/NTL customers in Dublin, Galway and Waterford and all of Munster and the show is repeated all throughout this week at various times. If you missed it or do not have City Channel you can watch it online now at www.astronomy.ie/TV. 4. Events a.. Oct 16 to 24 - "I see a darkness II" Exhibition in The Lab a.. Oct 19 to 30 - FETTU Exhibition (Blackrock Castle Observatory) a.. Oct 22 to 24 - Galilean Nights (Events Nationwide) a.. Oct 22 - "Why are we here?" (Armagh Planetarium) a.. Oct 29 - Evening Classes commence in TRALEE and SLIGO a.. Nov 7 - Armagh Planetarium (Astronomy Ireland Annual Trip) a.. Nov 9 - The Big Bang (Public Lecture - order DVD HERE) a.. Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Galilean Nights, Meteor Shower, Events
by AI Secretary 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Special Offer 'The Big Bang' Events DVDs Shop 1. Galilean Nights Oct 22 - 24 >From October 22 - 24 as part of the worldwide celebrations for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), Galilean Nights will see amateur and professional astronomers, enthusiasts and the general public pointing their telescopes at the wonders of the night sky that Galileo observed 400 years ago. The focus for Galilean Nights is the objects observed by Galileo himself - particularly Jupiter and its moons which are well positioned in the night sky for viewing at the moment. Astronomy Ireland have several exciting events to mark this cornerstone IYA project. Doorstep Watches We are encouraging you to run your own Watch for Galilean Nights giving family, friends, and neighbours a chance to look at Jupiter and the Moon through a telescope. If you would like to run your own Doorstep Watch for this IYA event please let us know by emailing sec(a)astronomy.ie or calling us on (01) 847 0777 and we will provide you with an information pack to download. Please note that information packs cannot be posted out. Watches in Tralee & Sligo - Oct 22 To launch our Autumn Evening Classes in Tralee and Sligo there will be a Watch this Thursday, October 22 in Tralee and Sligo. All those attending the Evening Classes, as well as members of the general public are encouraged to attend these FREE events and look at the wonders of the night sky through a telescope. Watches will begin at 7:30pm and for more information about each location click HERE. To sign up for the Tralee and Sligo Evening Classes which will officially commence on Thursday, October 29, and run for 8 weeks click HERE. Dublin Watch - Oct 22 & 23 There will be Watches in Dublin on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 outside the Astronomy Ireland headquarters in Butterly Business Park, Artane, Dublin 5 - there is a map available at www.astronomy.ie/map. Watches will begin each evening at 7:30pm. Come along for night sky observing, telescope demonstrations, and to visit the Astronomy & Space shop which will open late for the occasion. For more information call us on (01) 847 0777 or click HERE. Blackrock Castle Observatory - Oct 24 Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO) will celebrate Galilean Nights this Saturday, October 24, with a Star Party under the crescent Moon. The event will take place from 8:00 - 11:00pm and for more information visit www.bco.ie. 2. Orionid Meteor Shower The Orionid meteor shower peaks each year around October 21 and this year is no different with the shower expected to peak tomorrow night (October 21). This particular meteor shower is caused by dust passing through the Earth's atmosphere which is left over from Halley's comet and the meteors or 'shooting stars' will appear to come from the constellation Orion. The Orionids are expected to produce 10 - 15 meteors per hour and the best time to watch is between midnight and dawn from October 20 - 22. For more information visit out webpage dedicated to the Orioinds HERE or check out pages 24 and 28 of the October issue of 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. 3. Events a.. Oct 16 to 24 - "I see a darkness II" Exhibition in The Lab a.. Oct 19 to 30 - FETTU Exhibition (Blackrock Castle Observatory) a.. Oct 22 to 24 - Galilean Nights (Events Nationwide) a.. Oct 22 - "Why are we here?" (Armagh Planetarium) a.. Oct 29 - Evening Classes commence in TRALEE and SLIGO a.. Nov 7 - Armagh Planetarium (Astronomy Ireland Annual Trip) a.. Nov 9 - The Big Bang (Public Lecture) a.. Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Regular TV Spot, Armagh Trip, 3 Morning Planets
by AI Secretary 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Special Offer Evening Classes Events DVDs Shop 1. Monthly Astronomy Ireland TV Spot Astronomy Ireland are delighted to announce that A.I. Chairman, David Moore, will feature on City Channels 'The Evening Show' in a monthly slot dedicated to all things astronomy. The Astronomy Ireland TV show will be aired each month at 7:00pm and 9:00pm with repeats throughout the week. City Channel is available to all Chorus/NTL customers and is broadcast throughout Dublin, Galway and Waterford and all of Munster, reaching 400,000 homes. The first show will be aired this Monday, October 19, at 7:00pm and again at 9:00pm. You can watch David's appearance on City Channel last month and his appearance on RTE's flagship daytime television programme 'The Afternoon Show' on September 14 and 29 at www.astronomy.ie/TV. 2. Armagh Planetarium Day Trip Astronomy Ireland's annual trip to the Armagh Planetarium will take place on Saturday, November 7. This annual trip is always a highlight in the Astronomy Ireland calendar and this year promises to be no exception. Join us to experience a breathtaking show in the Star Theatre, stroll around the Astropark and the Human Orrery and take a tour of the Observatory. You can also visit the many exhibition areas and gallery in the Planetarium along with other features. Tickets cost 45euro (40euro excluding the observatory tour) and buses will leave from the A.I. Office in Artane at 9:00am sharp, returning at approximately 6:00pm. If you plan on making your own way there, please contact our office on (01) 847 0777 for special rates. INFO HERE BOOK HERE 3. Moon Close To Three Morning Planets On Friday, October 16, at 7:00am there will be a spectacular sight as Saturn, Venus and Mercury will all be placed close to the crescent Moon. This promises to be one of the highlights of sky events this month, and for more information refer to the diagram on Page 23 of the October issue of 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. Remember to email what you see to observe(a)astronomy.ie and we will do our best to include it in a forthcoming issue of the magazine. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Astronomy Classes, Astronomy Exhibition, Events
by AI Secretary 13 Oct '09

13 Oct '09

Special Offer Evening Classes Events DVDs Shop 1. Astronomy Evening Classes Astronomy Ireland's popular Evening Classes began in 6 locations nationwide last Thursday, October 8. These fantastic classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe! In the coming weeks, Evening Classes will commence in 4 more venues across the country. There is still time to enrol for these classes and for more information visit www.astronomy.ie/class. a.. ATHLONE October 15 BOOK HERE STARTS THIS WEEK! b.. LETTERKENNY October 15 BOOK HERE STARTS THIS WEEK! c.. TRALEE October 22 BOOK HERE d.. SLIGO October 29 BOOK HERE Why not bring a friend or family member along too? Call us on (01) 847 0777 for details on special discounts. DUNDALK EVENING CLASSES Following on from Professor Carl Murray's fascinating talk in Dundalk last Thursday (October 8), registration and the first official class will take place in DKIT this Thursday, October 15. There is still time to enrol for the Dundalk classes. To do this click HERE or call us on (01) 847 0777. 10% DISCOUNT If you missed week one at any of our Evening Classes that started last Thursday, October 8, you may be interested in our second registration special offer for classes in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. If you enrol for the second class starting this Thursday, October 15, you will receive a 10% discount on the course fee. To avail of this special offer simply write 'Second Registration Offer' in the comments box when filling out the online form. 2. Art Exhibition Astronomy Ireland are delighted to be involved with a unique art display inspired by space and astronomy as Mark Cullen's new exhibition "I see a darkness II" is launched in The Lab on Foley Street (off Talbot Street), Dublin 1 on October 16. At the launch, Astronomy Ireland will present a special talk on astronomy as well as a viewing session through a powerful telescope, which will be set up on the balcony of the building. The exhibition will be launched at 8pm on October 16 and will be displayed through to October 24 (10am - 6pm). For more information click HERE. 3. Events a.. Oct 10 to 17 - Maths Week 2009 a.. Oct 14 - Astronomy: What is our place in the Universe? (Science Cafe, QUB) a.. Oct 16 to 24 - "I see a darkness II" Exhibition a.. Oct 16 - Hamilton Lecture 2009 (TCD) a.. Oct 16 - Hamilton Walk - Booking Necessary - Email Fiacre.OCairbre(a)nuim.ie a.. Oct 17 - Star Struck (Castle Espie) a.. Oct 22 - "Why are we here?" (Armagh Planetarium) a.. Nov 7 - Armagh Planetarium (Astronomy Ireland Annual Trip) a.. Nov 9 - The Big Bang (Public Lecture) a.. Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Breaking News At Public Lectures, Astronomy Classes Begin, LCROSS, Rocket Workshop
by AI Secretary 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

Special Offer Evening Classes Events DVDs Shop 1. Astronomy Ireland Speaker On BBC News And In Irish Times. A phenomenal discovery has been made in the world of Astronomy - a new ring has been found around the planet Saturn. Prof. Carl Murray, our speaker at our World Space Week Public Lectures in Dundalk and Dublin, was featured on BBC, CNN and RTE news yesterday (October 7) as this remarkable story broke and also in an article relating to the story in the Irish Times today (October 8). At his lectures, Prof. Murray will treat guests to previously unseen photographs of Saturn and indeed images of this new ring which is also referred to as a "halo". He will also recount stories from his post as a member of the Cassini imaging team. To read the Irish Times story click HERE. To read the BBC story click HERE. LECTURE DETAILS October 8 - Dundalk (DKIT) - BOOK HERE ORDER DVD This lecture will take place in Dundalk to launch Astronomy Ireland's October Evening Classes. October 9 - Dublin (TCD) - BOOK HERE ORDER DVD There will be a social reception in The Lombard pub after Prof. Murray's lecture. It's not often that we get to meet on a Friday night, and we encourage all of you to join us for a chat, some light refreshments and to meet Prof. Murray. 2. Evening Classes In celebration of World Space Week (October 4 - 10) Astronomy Ireland's popular Evening Classes are beginning tonight, October 8, at locations around the country. These fantastic classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the universe but were afraid to ask. There are still places available and for more information and to enrol go to www.astronomy.ie/class. IMPORTANT NOTE: In some locations classes have been pushed back by a week or two. In Athlone and Letterkenny classes will now begin on October 15 and in Sligo and Tralee on October 22. 3. LCROSS Impacts Don't forget, this Friday morning (October 9) you can watch two Lunar impacts as LCROSS collides with the Moon. Although this spectacle won't be visible from Irish skies, you can watch it live on the NASA website at 12:31pm (Irish time) on www.nasa.gov/ntv. For more information on LCROSS click HERE. 4. Rocket Workshop in National Museum This Saturday, October 10, there will be a Rocket Workshop in Collin's Barracks (National Museum of Ireland) suitable for 8+years. For more information email educationnh(a)museum.ie. Booking is essential as places are limited. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] A.I. Celebrates Space Week, LCROSS Impacts, Mercury, September Lecture DVD
by AI Secretary 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

Special Offer Evening Classes Events DVDs Shop 1. Astronomy Ireland Celebrates World Space Week This week from October 4 - 10 is World Space Week and Astronomy Ireland have several exciting events lined up to celebrate the largest annual space event in the world. Evening Classes To celebrate World Space Week we are launching our popular Evening Classes this Thursday, October 8, at various locations around the country. These fantastic classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the universe but were afraid to ask. For more information and to enrol go to www.astronomy.ie/class. Special Cassini Lecture Professor Carl Murray, a member of the imaging team on the Cassini mission, will give a talk entitled "Cassini: New Views of Saturn". Professor Murray will discuss the incredibly successful Cassini-Huygens mission, showing guests some of the spectacular images taken by Cassini's cameras since the mission began. Professor Murray's talks will take place in Dundalk on October 8 and Dublin on October 9 and a DVD is available for everyone in Ireland. BOOK HERE ORDER DVD Last time Professor Murray spoke in Ireland, over 400 people packed into his lecture. Membership Offer As part of the UN International Year of Astronomy 2009, Astronomy Ireland is giving away 3 months membership FREE to all new members. To avail of this fantastic offer simply go to www.astronomy.ie/offer or call us on (01) 847 0777. 2. See LCROSS Impact The Moon This Friday morning, October 9, you can watch two Lunar impacts as NASA's LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) mission will impact the Moon as planned. LCROSS will search for water ice by allowing its spent Centaur rocket to impact the permanently shadowed polar crater, and the satellite will then fly into the plume of dust left by the collision to measure its properties before also crashing to the lunar surface. Although this spectacle won't be visible from Irish skies, you can watch it live on the NASA website at 12:31pm (Irish time) on www.nasa.gov/ntv. For more information on LCROSS click HERE. 3. Mercury Close To Venus This week the planet Mercury will be visible in the early morning sky just before dawn (around 7am) providing us with a spectacular planetary display as it will be placed just 5 degrees to the lower left of the planet Venus, visible high in the East. Mercury will appear about 20 times dimmer than Venus, but will still be as bright as the brightest stars in the sky. Mercury will also pass extremely close to the slightly dimmer Saturn, again in the early morning before sunrise. Remember to email what you see to observe(a)astronomy.ie and we will try to include your observations in forthcoming issues of the magazine. Further details, with star maps, are in our magazine (special offer). 4. 'Planets Around Other Stars' - Lecture Report & DVD Following an announcement on RTE Television's The Afternoon Show on Monday, September 14, about 150 people packed our September Public Lecture to hear Dr. Chris Watson give a superb overview of SuperWASP - a project with heavy Irish involvement that detects planets around other stars. Dr. Watson described how 374 planets have been found around other stars, some of which have even been found from Irish soil. Some of the highlights of the talk were Dr. Watson's description of the SuperWASP project, the excellent videos and images explaining how the planets are found, the possibility of finding alien worlds in distant solar systems, and the thought that one of these worlds could be a new home for humanity in years to come. If you didn't manage to get along to the event you can own your own copy on DVD for just 7euro (plus p&p). To order simply call us on (01) 847 0777 or click HERE. To watch Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, on The Afternoon Show on September 14 go to www.astronomy.ie/video and to listen to an interview on Morning Ireland with Professor Alan Fitzsimmons of the SuperWASP project visit www.astronomy.ie/audio. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] October Lectures and DVD, A.I. On RTE TV, Events
by AI Secretary 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

Magazine Offer (3 Issues Free) Events DVDs Shop 1. Public Lectures and DVD There are two exciting public lectures coming up next week to launch Astronomy Ireland's Autumn Evening Classes. Professor Carl Murray, a member of the imaging team on the Cassini mission, will give a talk entitled "Cassini: New Views of Saturn". At his talk, Professor Murray will discuss the incredibly successful Cassini-Huygens mission and show guests some of the spectacular images taken by Cassini's cameras over the last five years, in particular those of Saturn's fascinating ring system. Professor Murray's talks will take place in the following locations and a DVD is available for everyone in Ireland. October 8 - Dundalk - BOOK HERE ORDER DVD This lecture will take place in Dundalk to launch the October Evening Classes, and all those registered for Evening Classes are invited to attend this lecture free of charge. The following week on Thursday, October 15, first registration and the first official class will take place. For more information on classes in Dundalk visit www.astronomy.ie/class. October 9 - Dublin - BOOK HERE ORDER DVD Please note that this lecture will take place on a Friday, and not the usual Monday as is the norm for our Monthly Lectures in Dublin. There will be a social reception in The Lombard pub afterwards and we invite all of you to join us for a chat and some light refreshments. 2. David Moore on The Afternoon Show Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, featured again on RTE Television's flagship afternoon programme The Afternoon Show on Tuesday, September 29 to talk about Jupiter and the Full Moon visible that night. To watch this and another clip of David on The Afternoon Show go to www.astronomy.ie/video. If you would like to see more astronomy related material on television, we are asking you to email the show at emails(a)theafternoonshow.ie and tell them you support RTE promoting astronomy. As discussed on The Afternoon Show, on September 29 Jupiter and the Full Moon provided us with a stunning sight in the night sky. Jupiter, which appears as a brilliant 'star' in the night sky, was placed just below the Full Moon. This sight was visible just after sunset and remained visible all night until dawn. While it was cloudy in many areas, Denis Walsh managed to get a spectacular picture of the 2 bodies which you can see HERE. 3. Events a.. Oct 3 - Constellations Parade - Donegal Bay & Blue Stacks Festival. a.. Oct 8 - Evening Classes Nationwide. 10 venues nationwide. Enrol today! a.. Oct 8 - Cassini: New views of Saturn. (Dundalk) a.. Oct 9 - Cassini: New views of Saturn. (Dublin) a.. Oct 10 - Rocket Workshop (National Museum of Ireland). For more information email educationnh(a)museum.ie a.. Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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[Astronomy Ireland] Astronomy Classes Nationwide
by AI Secretary 01 Oct '09

01 Oct '09

Magazine Offer (3 Issues Free) Events DVDs Shop Nationwide 'Astronomy' Evening Classes "Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe" David Moore Learn about the pioneers of astronomy and their turbulent history The mysterious world of dark energy, dark matter and black holes How our Solar System was formed How long before the Sun will die Learn how a telescope works and much, much more Astronomy Ireland's Autumn Evening Classes are designed and developed by Astronomy Ireland directors and commence next Thursday, October 8. These exciting and hugely popular classes are suitable for people of all ages and all abilities and are specifically aimed at beginners - there is no complex maths or scientific data involved. The classes will delve into the exciting world of astronomy and tell you everything you ever wished to know. Classes run for 8 weeks and are taking place in the following 10 locations: Athlone Cork Dublin Dundalk Galway Letterkenny Limerick Sligo Tralee Waterford The course fee is 180euro (130euro for members) and includes membership to Astronomy Ireland worth 48euro. If you sign up now you will avail of the current special offer for International Year of Astronomy (IYA) and get 3 months membership FREE. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe but were afraid to ask! BOOK NOW www.astronomy.ie/class Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat

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