1. Endeavour Delayed for the 5th
time
The launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the
STS-127 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed again due to poor
weather conditions, with anvil clouds and storm cells visible within the
launch area at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night (July 13). Lift
off has been rescheduled for Wednesday July
15 at 11:03pm BST.
Once launched, the shuttle will be visible over
Ireland 18 minutes later, along with the fuel tank which detaches shortly after launch (when the fuel runs
out). This amazing and very rare sight will only be visible from
Ireland and has not been since May 2008 when the space shuttle
Discovery passed over Ireland shortly after launch. To see a video of this, and
what to expect after launch on July 15 click HERE.
Don't forget following the launch on July 15, there will be a space chase in the
following 2 - 3 days, as the shuttle approaches the International Space
Station. ISS is visible every night
until July 23. For times of ISS and the space chase, there
are predictions on the internet, however if you would like to receive a
reminder to your phone just a couple of hours before it passes, text the word
SPACE to 57003. Each text costs €1 and proceeds help us to promote science
and astronomy in Ireland.
Remember, If you see any of these extremely rare
sights please email observe@astronomy.ie to be included
in our magazine.
2. Apollo landings - Commemorative
Website
In celebration of the Apollo Moon landings, a
new website has been launched today, July 14, in association with the
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The website, which is full
of facts and information, recreates the lunar mission as it happened back
in July, 1969, using a mission tracker to show the various stages of the quest.
Currently the mission is at prelaunch stage, with a countdown to the launch. www.wechoosethemoon.org.
Don't forget to book your DVD or seat at our own
celebration on July 23, HERE.
3. Lyons Extraordinary Charity
Giveaway
Did you know that Lyons tea give away a total of
120,000euro to 12 different winner's favourite charities each year? This year,
why not make Astronomy Ireland one of them? You can help us promote
astronomy and science in Ireland by entering Astronomy
Ireland into the Lyons Extraordinary Charity Giveaway. By entering, and
quoting Astronomy Ireland as your favourite charity, you are giving us the
opportunity to win 10,000euro. For more information on the
competition, and how to enter visit www.lyonscharitygiveaway.ie. To
enter online click HERE.
Please support us.
4. Events to book
July 13 to 17 - 'Life of
Galileo' Play by Dublin Lyric Players and Astronomy Ireland.
Aug 22 - Star-B-Q special offer for this 'Friends
of A.I.' list only until July 31!
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