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Exhibitions and Talks at Astro-Expo

This weekend sees the return of our annual Astro-Expo, featuring interesting exhibitions and some awe-inspiring talks for all the family! It takes place in the SNIAM Building in Trinity College Dublin from noon until 6pm this Saturday, November 16^th.

EXHIBITIONS

Each year we aim to display a number of exhibits by our members and astronomy enthusiasts from around the country. In the past we’ve had rocket displays, science experiments, astrophotography, meteorites, and much more! If you would like to display something at Astro-Expo this year, please get in touch by emailing sec@astronomy.ie

This year we have a number of fascinating exhibitions confirmed.

• Kevin Nolan will be available after his talk (see below) to chat to about the activities of the Planetary Society and how you can get involved.
• John McKeon will display his astrophotography, including photos and videos, alongside his telescope and camera setup to show you how he creates amazing images of the Universe.
• Dublin-based artist Frank O’Dea (www.frankodea.net) will showcase his stunning astronomical artwork throughout the day.

EXPLORING MARS, DISCOVERING EARTH – KEVIN NOLAN, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY

At the Astro-Expo will be top Mars author Kevin Nolan, who lectures in Dublin IT and has written a book called Mars: A Cosmic Stepping Stone. In his very special lecture the audience will be treated to the latest high-quality images and discoveries from Mars!

The Mars Science Laboratory "Curiosity" is the most sophisticated rover ever sent to another planet. Curiosity continues to drive across the mountainous terrain of Gale Crater in search of clues for the origin of life on Mars. The results of the mission will hugely improve our understanding of the connection between planets and the origin of life. At stake is Humanity's place in the Cosmos - should we detect evidence of past or present life on Mars it will suggest a Cosmos teeming with life.

CHASING ECLIPSES – DR KATE RUSSO, AUTHOR AND ECLIPSE CHASER

A seasoned author on the topic of eclipses, Dr Kate Russo is also a psychologist who explores the effects of eclipses on people around the world. She has travelled the world experiencing solar eclipses and to date has penned two books, Total Addiction: The Life of an Eclipse Chaser and Totality: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2012.

From her website, she says "Since my first total Eclipse in 1999, I have seen eight total eclipses and two annular eclipses (I don’t count the partial eclipses). I enjoy new things, I love to travel. I particularly enjoy experiencing the power of nature – along with eclipses, I have chased the aurora, and I enjoy the night sky. I am drawn to volcanoes, storms, and love watching lightning streak across the tropical sky then hearing the BOOM of thunder. These things are reminders that Nature is alive."

COMET ISON AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ON CAMERA – DAVID MOORE, ASTRONOMY IRELAND

Chairman of Astronomy Ireland will present a workshop on astrophotography, to show people how to get Comet ISON and the northern lights on camera over the coming weeks and months. This will be especially useful for those travelling on our Northern Lights Cruise later this year.

DETAILS AND TICKETS

The talks take place at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm in the SNIAM Building, and the exhibits will be on display throughout the day from 12pm.

Tickets for the talks are €7 each, or all three talks for the price of two at only €14.

Members of Astronomy Ireland can avail of a discount: €5 each or three for €10.

(In our previous email we mistakenly listed the incorrect prices)

For more information and tickets, please click HERE or visit www.astronomy.ie

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