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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). 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.
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
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, Trinity College Dublin, on Monday, December 13th. Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member’s rate) and there is a 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. All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with David Moore, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers.
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