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[Astronomy Ireland] Fireball, Sunday Opening Hours, Speakers Needed, Gift Ideas
by AI Secretary 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer 2010 Events DVDs Shop 1. Fireball Over Ireland On Sunday, November 28, at around 5:40pm a fireball was seen all across Ireland. We have already received hundreds reports from people who saw it blazing across the evening sky. However we believe that only a tiny fraction of those that saw it have thus far reported it. If anyone saw it please fill out the online report form at www.astronomy.ie (click 'Report a Fireball' link on left hand column). Fireballs this bright generally drop meteorites and these witness reports will assist astronomers predict its course and determine if and where it may have landed. If you or your company owns a CCTV camera, we are looking for footage. There has been a frenzy of media interest surround the fireball since we started receiving reports yesterday morning. Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore has featured on various radio shows, including Today FM, KCLR FM, Ocean FM and Community Radio Castlebar. You can listen to these interviews on our website at www.astronomy.ie/audio. In a few days time we will let you know via this email list, where it may have landed. 2. Sunday Opening Hours The Astronomy Ireland Shop is now open for business from 10 - 6pm each Sunday from now until Christmas; everyone who drops by will receive a FREE Hubble DVD worth 20euro! Along with reductions of at least 5% on EVERYTHING in the store we will also be running FREE workshops on "How To Choose A Telescope" and ”How To Take Astronomy Photographs". So if you’re thinking of getting a telescope this Christmas or you know anyone who is, please tell them the Astronomy Ireland Shop is now open every Sunday until Christmas For more information call (01) 847 0777 or email sales(a)astronomy.ie. Visit our website at www.astronomy.ie/shop. 3. New School Speakers Needed! Astronomy Ireland is currently recruiting Education Officers for our very successful Education Programme. Education officers travel to schools in their areas and deliver high-quality astronomy lessons to the students. The presentations explore a diverse range of fascinating topics from the Solar System, Planets and their Moons, to life in the Universe, and Space travel. We are looking for people with creative ideas for the teaching of this exciting subject. We are particularly interested in hearing from Science graduates, amateur astronomers, and trainee or retired teachers. All candidates must have a passion for astronomy and ideally have some previous experience working with or teaching children. Educational resources will be provided to the speakers, and we are very interested in hearing from people who have a desire to develop new teaching materials for use in classrooms. For further information, please click HERE 4. Christmas Gift Ideas From Astronomy Ireland Why not pick one of our fantastic range of gifts for a loved one this Christmas: MEMBERSHIP: What better gift to give someone than a membership to Astronomy Ireland? SEASON TICKET: Why not give a little extra with a season lecture ticket including membership? For only €100 your loved one will not only get Astronomy & Space delivered to their door each month, but will get a special ticket for entry to all of our monthly lectures, or a DVD of each of the lectures. EVENING CLASSES: Beginning again on February 2, 2011, Astronomy Ireland's ever-popular Evening Classes are the perfect Christmas present for anyone interested in taking up Astronomy in the New Year. TELESCOPES: An extremely popular gift with budding scientists is a telescope or pair of binoculars, and the Astronomy Ireland Shop has a range to suit all budgets. If you are unsure which gift to get, why not call us on (01) 847 0777 or email sec(a)astronomy.ie for more details. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Amazing Daytrip to the World's Best Planetarium
by AI Secretary 26 Nov '10

26 Nov '10

Daytrip to Armagh Planetarium - Saturday, November 27th Armagh Planetarium is one of the best - if not the best - planetariums in the world, featuring a stunning science centre and state-of-the-art digital theatre. Dr Tom Mason, the director of Armagh Planetarium, is also President of the International Planetarium Society in recognition of his amazing institute. The Violent Universe is the new show that we will be watching. Space is not as calm as we think when we gaze at the stars at night. The raw power of the Big Bang billions of years ago gave rise to a Universe of black holes, exploding stars, asteroids slamming into planets, and colliding galaxies! This show will explore the ferociousness and cosmology of the vast Universe. Afterwards, we will be treated to a special show guiding us through the night sky. Every year, Astronomy Ireland hires a coach to take you to Armagh in comfort and in company. This year's trip takes place tomorrow, Saturday, November 27th. We will start the day at the Astronomy Ireland shop with tea and coffee, and a special display and demonstration of telescopes. The coach will then leave at 10am sharp and we will make our way to Armagh. The trip to Armagh Planetarium and the beautiful city will be great fun, and we hope you can bring friends and family for a great day out. Click HERE or call us on (01) 847 0777 to reserve your tickets now! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Armagh Trip, TV Show, Sunday Opening
by AI Secretary 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Armagh DayTrip Join us on Saturday, November 27 for Astronomy Ireland's annual DayTrip <http://www.astronomy.ie/armagh2010.php> to the Armagh Planetarium. Experience a show in the Star Theatre, enjoy the many interactive exhibitions that feature in the Planetarium, explore the Astropark and Human Orrery. . 10:00am Bus departs Astronomy Ireland offices . 12:00pm Arrive in Armagh . 1:00pm The first show "Violent Universe: Catastrophes of Our Cosmos" begins Following this, there will be a special show on finding your way around the night sky . 3:30pm Tour of Observatory and Georgian Day . 5:00pm Leave Armagh . 7:00pm Arrive back in Dublin The Astronomy Ireland <http://astronomy.ie/shop> Shop will be open from 9am and will be serving complimentary refreshments until 10am sharp when the bus will depart for Armagh (returning to the Shop by 8pm). The trip costs 40euro, 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 <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> or call us on (01) 847 0777. This year's trip coincides with Armagh City's annual Georgian Day, where traditional market stalls will line the streets with crafts, food and entertainment guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. BOOK YOUR PLACE <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> 2. TV Show Astronomy Ireland's David Moore <http://astronomy.ie/dmbio.html> appeared on the new regular TV Show on TV3's Morning Show with Martin King and Aisling O'Loughlin today, Thursday, November 25 where he spoke about the International Space Station and the work of the astronauts. David mentioned Jupiter - The King of the Planets, which takes pride of place in the sky at the moment, he also displayed images of Jupiter taken by Carl O'Beirnes, who will be launching the Astronomy Ireland Shop's new Christmas opening hours <http://astronomy.ie/sundayoffer.html> on Sunday, November 28. If there are any topics you would like David Moore to discuss on this regular slot, please email your suggestions to tv(a)astronomy.ie This show is currently available to view on our website <http://astronomy.ie/mediaarchive.php> . 3. Sunday Opening Hours To celebrate the start of the Astronomy Ireland Shop <http://www.astronomy.ie/shop> 's Christmas opening hours <http://astronomy.ie/sundayoffer.html> , there will be reductions of at least 5% on EVERYTHING in the store along with many other special offers this Sunday The Shop <http://www.astronomy.ie/shop> will be open from 10am to 6pm this and every Sunday until Christmas, everyone who drops by will receive a FREE Hubble DVD too worth 20euro! So if you're thinking of getting a telescope this Christmas or you know anyone who is, please tell them the Astronomy Ireland Shop <http://www.astronomy.ie/shop> is now open every Sunday until Christmas Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Armagh DayTrip, Sunday Opening BBC Launch, Sales Career
by AI Secretary 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer 2010 Events DVDs Shop 1. Armagh Planetarium Trip This Saturday Astronomy Ireland's extremely popular annual DayTrip to the Armagh Planetarium (one of the best in the world!) takes place this Saturday November 27. We will see their new show "Violent Universe" and, exclusively to us, a "Guide to the Night Sky" so beginners can learn the constellations. There is a huge Exhibition Hall and AstroPark with lots see all day long. You can even visit Armagh Town for the annual Georgian Day. The Astronomy Ireland Shop will be open from 9am and will be serving complimentary refreshments until 10am sharp when the bus will depart for Armagh (returning to the Shop by 8pm). The cost of the trip is 40euro per person including admission and coach fare. For more information and to book your place visit www.astronomy.ie or call us on (01) 847 0777. 2. BBC 'star' to launch Sunday Opening! BBC "Sky At Night" star Carl O'Beirnes will launch our Shop's Sunday opening with a FREE workshop this Sunday (Nov.28) with two FREE Workshops on "How To Choose A Telescope" and "How To Take Photographs" like the ones he shows on Sir Patrick Moore's "The Sky At Night" BBC TV show. This is to celebrate the start of the Astronomy Ireland Shop's Christmas opening hours. The Shop will be open from 10am to 6pm this and every Sunday until Christmas. There will be reductions on EVERYTHING in the store along with many other special offers this Sunday. Everyone who drops by will receive a FREE Hubble DVD too worth 20euro! So if you're thinking of getting a telescope this Christmas or you know anyone who is, please tell them the Astronomy Ireland Shop is now open every Sunday until Christmas 3. Sales Career in the Astronomy Ireland Shop Top sales people are being sought for the Astronomy Ireland Telescope Shop, now one of the biggest in Europe with a showroom and warehouse in Dublin 5 and a growing list of dealers Nationwide. Further details here or email jobs(a)astronomy.ie. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Armagh Trip, Christmas Lecture
by Edu 19 Nov '10

19 Nov '10

<http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> DVDs <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> Shop 1. Armagh Trip Astronomy Ireland's annual day trip to the Armagh Planetarium takes place on Saturday, November 27. Join us to experience a show in the Star Theatre, enjoy the many interactive exhibitions that feature in the Planetarium, explore the Astropark and Human Orrery and take an optional tour of the Observatory. . 10:00am Bus departs Astronomy Ireland offices . 12:00pm Arrive in Armagh . 1:00pm The first show "Violent Universe: Catastrophes of Our Cosmos" begins Following this, there will be a special show on finding your way around the night sky . 3:30pm Tour of Observatory and Georgian Day . 5:00pm Leave Armagh . 7:00pm Arrive back in Dublin Buses will leave from the Astronomy Ireland headquarters in Butterly Business Park, Artane, Dublin 5 (There is a map available HERE <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> ). 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 <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> or call us on (01) 847 0777. This year's trip coincides with Armagh City's annual Georgian Day, where traditional market stalls will line the streets with crafts, food and entertainment guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Places are filling up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment BOOK YOUR PLACE <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> 2. Christmas Lecture On Monday, December 13th, Dr. Ian Corbett, General Secretary, International Astronomical Union, Paris, will delve into the aspects of astronomy that have particular influence in our everyday lives and show why we cannot just simply decide to ignore our universe around us. Dr. Ian Corbett will answer such questions as . Does Astronomy matter? . Is it any use to the world? . Could we just forget about astronomy totally and get on with our lives without it? The lecture takes place in the Fitzgerald (Physics) Building <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> , Trinity College Dublin, on Monday, December 13th. <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201009lectickets.htm> Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member's rate) and there is a <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> DVD available for anyone who cannot make it to the talk on the night. After the lecture there will be a party in The Lombard <http://www.thesmithgroup.ie/thelombard/index.html> . All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with David Moore, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. BOOK TICKETS <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201012lectickets.htm> ORDER DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Armagh Trip, Leonids Meteor Shower, Robinson Lecture
by AI Secretary 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Armagh Trip Astronomy Ireland’s annual day trip to the Armagh Planetarium takes place on Saturday, November 27. Join us to experience a show in the Star Theatre, enjoy the many interactive exhibitions that feature in the Planetarium, explore 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 <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> ) 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 <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> or call us on (01) 847 0777. This year’s trip coincides with Armagh City’s annual Georgian Day, where traditional market stalls will line the streets with crafts, food and entertainment guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. BOOK YOUR PLACE <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/2010armagh.htm> 2. Leonid Meteor Shower Earth is currently passing through a cloud of dust and debris left behind by Comet Tempel-Tuttle. As some of this debris enters Earth's atmosphere, it will light up the sky in the form of meteors, which make up the Leonid meteor shower. Astronomy Ireland is urging everyone to go outside tonight and count how many shooting stars they see, as the Leonid Meteor Shower takes place. To take part in Astronomy Ireland's Nationwide Meteor Watch, click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/leonids2010.html> . Remember, no special equipment is needed, and this is a great way to get friends and family to do some astronomy with you! Simply count the number of meteors you see every 15 minutes (starting on the hour, or quarter past), and email your report along with your name and location to meteor(a)astronomy.ie. The Leonid meteor shower will peak tonight, November 17th, but meteors will be seen for the days around this date, so we urge everyone to go out and watch on every clear night! 3. Robinson Lecture The tenth biennial Robinson Lecture will be held on Thursday, 18th November commencing at 8.00 p.m. in the Fisher Suite of the Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh. The Robinson Lecture is held in memory of the founder of the Armagh Observatory, Archbishop Richard Robinson (1708-1794). The guest Lecturer and Robinson Medallist will be Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor and Deputy Head of Astronomy Department at the University of Arizona, USA. Professor Impey will speak on the topic "Astrobiology: Implications of Life Beyond Earth". Admission to the lecture, which will conclude with light refreshments at 9.00 p.m., is by ticket only. For your free ticket for this event, please contact Mrs Aileen McKee at the Armagh Observatory, Tel.: 028-3752-2928; Fax: 028-3752-7174; or e-mail: ambn(a)arm.ac.uk. Professor Impey will also deliver the Robinson Schools Lecture "How It Ends" in the Royal School Armagh, College Hill, Armagh, at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 17th November 2010. Teachers and pupils who would like to attend should contact Mr Warren Fowles, The Royal School, College Hill, Armagh. Tel.: 028-3752-2807; email: sfowles(a)royalschool.armagh.ni.sch.uk. Astronomy Ireland <http://www.astronomy.ie> The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )

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[Astronomy Ireland] The Universe Explained, Science Week Watches, Rocket Display, Jocelyn Bell Burnell Lecture
by AI Secretary 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Public Lecture ‘The Universe’ As a highlight of Science Week, Ireland's best-known astronomer and Chairman of Astronomy Ireland David Moore <http://www.astronomy.ie/dmbio.html> will explain origins of time and space in an amazing talk on "The Universe” on Thursday night, November 11th, at 8pm, in the Fitzgerald Building in Trinity College Dublin. As a highlight of Science Week 2010 <http://www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek/> , guests will get to learn about everything they ever wanted to know about the Universe: * Astronomy was invented in Ireland * There is a Lisdoonvarna in space * The entire Universe was once crammed into a volume smaller than a pinhead * There is a meteorite called Oileán Ruaidh on Mars * The Universe will eventually die - find out how! The lecture takes place in the Fitzgerald (Physics) Building <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> , Trinity College Dublin, tonight, Thursday, November 11. <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201009lectickets.htm> Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member’s rate) and there is a <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> DVD available for anyone who cannot make it to the talk on the night. After the lecture there will be a party in The Lombard <http://www.thesmithgroup.ie/thelombard/index.html> . All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with David Moore, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. BOOK TICKETS <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201011blectickets.htm> ORDER DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> 2. Science Week Watches Astronomy Ireland have been hosting Nationwide Jupiter Watches as part of our Science Week celebrations. The main target of these watches is the planet Jupiter which is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. Ideal for beginners (experts welcome too!). We encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. There will be Watches Thursday, November 11 at 6pm in Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (6pm-7pm) There will be Watches Friday, November 12 in Carlow <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> and Waterford <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (8pm-9pm) For more information and to check the exact locations click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> . Please note: Dublin Watches will take place at the Astronomy Ireland offices <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> in Artane from 6pm. More locations will be added over the coming week, please keep checking our website www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek for more information. Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. 3. Astro-Expo Rocket Display The Irish Rocketry Society will show off some high-power amateur rockets that can blast off faster than the speed of sound at year's Astro-Expo. The Astro-Expo, which takes place in Trinity College Dublin this Saturday from 12pm to 6pm, is Ireland's biggest and best-known telescope and astronomy exhibition. Some of Ireland's most powerful portable telescopes will be on display and everyone is invited to come along to get a demonstration on how these instruments work. There will be some amazing talks on the day, including: 1:00pm - ‘Irish Radio Astronomy’ By Peter Gallagher, Trinity College Dublin 2:30pm - ‘Cosmology – Everything from Nothing’ By Carlos S Frenk, University of Durham 4:30pm - ‘Ireland’s First Supernova’ By David Grennan, member of Astronomy Ireland Entry to the exhibition is free, and tickets to the talk are 10euro each (8euro member’s rate), or 25euro (20euro member’s rate) for all three. Tickets can be booked online at www.astronomy.ie. The talks will also be recorded on DVD for those who can't make it on the day. BOOK TICKETS <http://www.astronomy.ie/astroexpo10.php> ORDER DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> 4. ‘Will the World End in 2012?’ RIA Public Lecture Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Oxford University Astrophysics will give the Royal Irish Academy Astronomy Lecture for Science Week 2010, in this talk Professor Bell Burnell will discuss such topics as What's all this about the end of the world in 2012? Just what is meant to happen, and how likely is it to happen? This talk examines the threats from space and explains how much truth there is in the suggestions that killer asteroids, lethal solar flares or the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way (for example) could cause the end of the Earth. This talk will take place on Friday 12 November 2010, at 7pm in the Burke Theatre, Trinity College. Admission is free but booking is essential. To book your place please visit www.ria.ie Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] "The Universe", Jupiter Watches, Astro-Expo
by AI Secretary 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Public Lecture: The Universe Explained As a highlight of Science Week 2010, Ireland's best-known astronomer, David Moore <http://www.astronomy.ie/dmbio.html> , will take you on a whistlestop tour of the Universe in his amazing talk on "The Universe on Thursday night, November 11th, at 8pm, in the Fitzgerald Building in Trinity College Dublin. You will get to learn about everything they ever wanted to know about the Universe, but were afraid to ask! Find out about: * Astronomy was invented in Ireland * There is a Lisdoonvarna and a Connemara in space * The entire Universe was once crammed into a volume smaller than a pinhead * There is a meteorite called Oileán Ruaidh on Mars * The Universe will eventually die - find out how! The talk is suitable for the general public, no matter what age or experience of astronomy. Tickets cost 7euro (5euro members rate) and can be booked online at www.astronomy.ie If you are located outside Dublin, or cant make it on the night, the talk will be available on DVD for everyone in Ireland. Order your DVD here <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> ! The theme of this year's Science Week is Our Place In Space, and it takes place from November 7th to 14th. Read about Astronomy Ireland's events for Science Week at www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201011blectickets.htm> BOOK TICKETS <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> ORDER DVD 2. Nationwide Jupiter Watches Astronomy Ireland will be hosting a number of Nationwide Jupiter Watches as part of our Science Week celebrations. The main target will be the planet Jupiter which is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. Ideal for beginners (experts welcome too!). We encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. There will be Watches Tonight, Wednesday, November 10 in Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (6pm-7pm) and Letterkenny <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (8pm-9pm) There will be Watches Thursday, November 11 in Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (6pm-7pm) There will be Watches Friday, November 12 in Waterford <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> (8pm-9pm) For more information and to check the exact locations click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> . Please note: Dublin Watches will take place at the Astronomy Ireland Shop <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> in Artane from 6pm. 3. Astro-Expo High-power rockets will be the feature of Astro-Expo, Irelands largest annual telescope and astronomy exhibition. It will also feature the countrys most powerful telescopes more! Astro-Expo takes place THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. The Astro-Expo <http://www.astronomy.ie/astroexpo10.php> takes place this year in the SNIAM <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> Building, Trinity College Dublin. We have an exciting line-up of guest speakers at this years event, namely: 1:00pm - Irish Radio Astronomy By Peter Gallagher, Trinity College Dublin 2:30pm - Cosmology Everything from Nothing By Carlos S Frenk, University of Durham 4:30pm - Irelands First Supernova By David Grennan, member of Astronomy Ireland Admission to the exhibition is free, admission to the lectures cost 10euro (8euro members rate) for each lecture or 25euro (20euro members rate) for a day pass. As always, these lectures will be available for everyone in Ireland on DVD. BOOK TICKETS <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/astro10lectickets.htm> <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> ORDER DVD Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Science Week Watches, Astro-Expo
by AI Secretary 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Science Week -Jupiter Watches Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri Astronomy Ireland will be hosting a number of Nationwide Jupiter Watches as part of our Science Week celebrations. The main target will be the planet Jupiter which is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope but we will also teach you how to find your way around the sky with Ireland's most powerful hand held laser, and show you double stars, star clusters, and more, like you have never seen them before. Ideal for beginners (experts welcome too!). We encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. There will be Watches tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9 in Cork <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> , Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> and Sligo <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> There will be Watches Wednesday, November 10 in Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> and Letterkenny <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> There will be Watches Thursday, November 11 in Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> There will be Watches Friday, November 12 in Waterford <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> For more information and to check the exact locations click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesNov10.php> . Please note: Dublin Watches will take place at the Astronomy Ireland offices <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> in Artane from 6pm. More locations will be added over the coming week, please keep checking our website www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek for more information. Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. 2. Astro-Expo Our annual Exhibition <http://www.astronomy.ie/astroexpo10.php> is the ideal chance for any of you reading this, who have a telescope or photographs, to bring them along and show them to other likeminded people. Email (sec(a)astronomy.ie) or call us (01 847 0777) just to let us know how much space you might need, be it for one photograph or a giant telescope. Everyone not exhibiting should book their tickets <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/astro10lectickets.htm> HERE. Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Science Week Events, Tracking ISS Workshop
by AI Secretary 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. Public Lecture to kick off Science Week In a major public lecture for National Science Week <http://www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek/> (Nov. 7-14), Dr Andy Shearer will explain everything you wanted to know about neutron stars but were afraid to ask! In his talk, entitled 'Pulsars: Cosmic Clocks and Little Green Men', Dr Shearer will give a captivating talk to the general public on these extremely bizarre objects, and how our understanding of them has developed in over 40 years. Only five spinning neutron stars have ever been seen in normal light, like cosmic lighthouses, and Dr Shearer's Irish team of astronomers based NUI Galway found two of them - a remarkable Irish success story at the cutting edge of world science! The lecture takes place next Monday night, November 8, at 8pm, in the Fitzgerald <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> Building, Trinity College Dublin, for more information on this lecture click <http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture201010.php> HERE. After the lecture there will be a social reception in <http://www.thesmithgroup.ie/thelombard/index.html> The Lombard. All guests are welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with Dr Andy Shearer, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. A DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> is available to order online for anyone who cannot make the talk on the night. BOOK TICKETS <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201011lectickets.htm> ORDER DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> FREE JUPITER WATCHES THROUGHOUT SCIENCE WEEK As part of our Science Week celebrations, Astronomy Ireland will be hosting a number of Nationwide Jupiter Watches. We encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. Watches will be held on the following dates . Tuesday, November 9, . Wednesday, November 10 . Thursday November 11 Please note: Dublin Watches will take place at the Astronomy Ireland offices <http://astronomy.ie/map/index.php> in Artane from 6pm. More locations will be added over the coming week, please keep checking our website www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek for more information. Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. DAVID MOORE - 'THE UNIVERSE' LECTURE NOV.11 Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore will give a lecture entitled 'The Universe' on Thursday, November 11. This lecture will take place in the <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> Fitzgerald (Physics) Building, Trinity College Dublin. The lecture will take place at 8pm, admission is 5euro. ASTRO-EXPO NOV. 13 Astronomy Ireland's annual astronomy exhibition will once again take place this year in the SNIAM Building, Trinity College Dublin. This year's event is a one-day affair, with people coming from all parts of Ireland. It takes place on Saturday, November 13, and will include a high power amateur rocket display and also: SPEAKERS: Our keynote speaker this year is Irish amateur astronomer, David Grennan, who will be speaking about the first Irish supernova. Other speakers include: Carlos Frank - 'Cosmology - Everything from Nothing' Peter Gallagher - 'Irish Radio Astronomy' FREE: There is no entry fee to the exhibitions The price for lectures is 25euro for all three, or 10euro each (a 20% discount applies to members of Astronomy Ireland). Each year, members from all over Ireland converge on Dublin for our annual exhibition and lectures so don't miss this, our 20th annual event "Astro-Expo" - Ireland's biggest annual space exhibition. The event runs from 12pm-6pm on Saturday, November 13. For more information and to book your places click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/scienceweek/> or call us on (01) 847 0777. 2. See Space Station in your Go-To Telescope! On Saturday we're holding a FREE Workshop to show everyone how to hook your telescope up to a computer and look through the windows on the ISS! All you need is some free software and a couple of cables. Admission is FREE and you don't have to own a Celestron telescope yet. Workshop starts at 5pm and if clear the ISS will fly over at 5.54pm when we will give a live demo. See Dave Grennan's early attempt here <http://www.webtreatz.com/images/stories/iss_wt.jpg> . If you can't make it please call us and we will tell you how you can do it at home! Venue: Astronomy Ireland Shop (map <http://www.astronomy.ie/map> ) Time: 5pm Saturday November 6th P.S. - Don't forget you can see ISS every evening until Nov. 15 (Text SPACE to 57003 for predictions) Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> Online Telescope Shop

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