Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, made an appearance on TV3's Morning Show yesterday morning, Monday, May 17. On the show, David and the two presenters, Martin and Sybil, discussed a potential UFO sighting in Galway, interacting by telephone with Galweigan Dannie Cunnane, the man who claims to have photographed this UFO.

Also on the show, David discussed the launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis which is on its final mission (more information on this to follow!), and the Moon-Venus conjunction in Irish skies on Monday night.

If you missed this feature on Monday morning don't worry, it is available to view on our website at www.astronomy.ie/tv.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched successfully last Friday, May 14, on it's final mission (STS-132) to the ISS. The main objective of this mission is to install the Russian Rassvet Mini-Research Module. With a veteran crew of 6 astronauts, three space walks are planned for this mission, one of which has already taken place.

For more information about this mission and to check the live progress of the mission on high resolution NASA TV (a little known link!) visit our specially created STS-132 webpage HERE.

3. Armagh Heritage Day 2010

"From Earth to Sky: Reflecting on Armagh’s Heritage Through Time” is the official title of the 2010 Armagh Heritage Day taking place at the Navan Centre, Killylea Road, Armagh on Wednesday, May 19. The Armagh Visitor Education Committee (AVEC) will hold the fifth heritage day to promote the wealth of Armagh City and District’s cultural heritage. This year the event, which will be opened by Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon, Mayor of Armagh City and District, will trace the historical development of Armagh from pre-Christian times right up to the present day.

This event is free of charge but admission is by ticket only which can be obtained from Aileen McKee, Armagh Observatory. Email ambn@arm.ac.uk or call (028) 37522928. For more information click HERE.