1. Annual Trip To Armagh Planetarium

This Saturday, November 7, the Astronomy Ireland annual day trip to the Armagh Planetarium will take place. Join us for a spectacular trip around the universe in a specially commissioned show in the Star Theatre as well as the many interractive exhibitions that feature in the Planetarium. You will also have an opportunity to explore the grounds, walk around the human orrery and tour the Observatory with us. The bus will depart from the Astronomy Ireland office in Butterly Business Park, Artane, Dublin 5 (there is a map at www.astronomy.ie/map) at 10:00am and we expect to be back in Dublin at 7:00pm that evening. The cost of the trip is 45euro per person. You can call us on (01) 847 0777 for special rates if you would like to make your own way and meet us there (you mus t be at the Planetarium by 1:30pm at the latest). For more information and to book your place visit www.astronomy.ie or call us on (01) 847 0777.

2. "Big Bang" Lecture & DVD

Astronomy Ireland are holding a Major Public Lecture for National Science Week 2009 next Monday on November 9 in Trinity College Dublin. 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 find out 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.

3. Evening Class – Late Registration Special Offer

The Astronomy Ireland Evening Classes are now all officially underway, taking place in 10 locations around the country. These popular classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe! Content covered includes an introduction to the night sky, the Sun and the Moon, planets and stars, history of astronomy, the big bang and even a class on telescopes and how to use them. While some classes have been running since October 8, in Tralee and Sligo classes only began last Thursday, October 29. If you are located close to Tralee or Sligo and would like to take these 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, which in cludes a subscription to 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. 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. For more information and to book your place at a course visit www.astronomy.ie/class.

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