World Famous Professor Coming to Dublin Join us to kick off Astronomy Ireland's 20th Birthday Celebrations BOOK TICKETS ORDER DVD This Monday, January 25, our 20th Anniversary Public Lecture - '400 Years of the Telescope' - will be given by none other than Professor Allan Chapman of Oxford University. The lecture is our first big event of 2010 and will be a platform for us to launch the celebrations for our 20th year, which will take place over the coming 12 months. We are very lucky to have the opportunity to host this lecture delivered by Professor Chapman, a world famous speaker who is held in the highest regard by those involved in the field of Astronomy, from amateurs to academics alike. "We are delighted that we are able to get him to deliver the New Year Lecture in our 20th anniversary year. Another event that will go down in astronomical history we hope!" David Moore, Chairman, Astronomy Ireland. Professor Chapman is an excellent public speaker, notorious for his theatrical presentation style, with a vast knowledge of the history of astronomy. He has presented many TV programmes to date, notably the Channel 4 series 'Gods in the Sky' as well as appearing on BBC's 'The Sky at Night' regularly with Sir Patrick Moore. For a taste of what's to come at Monday's Lecture, watch this clip of Professor Chapman talking to Sir Patrick Moore about ancient astronomy on BBC's 'The Sky At Night' programme HERE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The lecture takes place in Trinity College Dublin at 8pm Tickets cost 5euro(members) or 7euro(non-members). A DVD is available for anyone who cannot make it to the lecture on the night. After the lecture, there will be a social reception in The Lombard (corner of Pearse St. and Westland Row) where all are welcome to join us. Come along for a chat with Professor Chapman, as well as Astronomy Ireland members and staff. Food will be kindly provided by The Lombard. We look forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary with you and hope to see you at Monday night's lecture! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop