1. Fireball Over
Ireland
On Sunday, November 28, at around 5:40pm a fireball
was seen all across Ireland. We have already received hundreds reports from
people who saw it blazing across the evening sky. However we believe that only a
tiny fraction of those that saw it have thus far reported it. If anyone saw it
please fill out the online report form at www.astronomy.ie (click 'Report a Fireball'
link on left hand column).
Fireballs this bright generally drop meteorites and
these witness reports will assist astronomers predict its course and determine
if and where it may have landed.
If you or your company owns a CCTV camera, we are
looking for footage.
There has been a frenzy of media interest surround
the fireball since we started receiving reports yesterday morning. Astronomy
Ireland Chairman, David Moore has featured on various radio shows, including
Today FM, KCLR FM, Ocean FM and Community Radio Castlebar. You can listen to
these interviews on our website at www.astronomy.ie/audio.
In a few days time we will let you know via this
email list, where it may have landed.
2. Sunday Opening
Hours
The Astronomy Ireland Shop is now open for business
from 10 - 6pm each Sunday from now until Christmas; everyone who drops by will
receive a FREE Hubble DVD worth 20euro!
Along with reductions of at least 5% on EVERYTHING
in the store we will also be running FREE workshops on "How To Choose A
Telescope" and ”How To Take Astronomy Photographs".
So if you’re thinking of getting a telescope this
Christmas or you know anyone who is, please tell them the Astronomy Ireland Shop is now open
every Sunday until Christmas
3. New School Speakers
Needed!
Astronomy Ireland is currently recruiting Education
Officers for our very successful Education Programme. Education officers travel
to schools in their areas and deliver high-quality astronomy lessons to the
students. The presentations explore a diverse range of fascinating topics from
the Solar System, Planets and their Moons, to life in the Universe, and Space
travel. We are looking for people with creative ideas for the teaching of this
exciting subject.
We are particularly interested in hearing from
Science graduates, amateur astronomers, and trainee or retired teachers. All
candidates must have a passion for astronomy and ideally have some previous
experience working with or teaching children. Educational resources will be
provided to the speakers, and we are very interested in hearing from people who
have a desire to develop new teaching materials for use in
classrooms.
For further information, please click HERE
4. Christmas Gift Ideas From Astronomy
Ireland
Why not pick one of our fantastic range of gifts
for a loved one this Christmas:
MEMBERSHIP:
What better gift to give someone than a membership to Astronomy
Ireland?
SEASON
TICKET: Why not give a little extra with a season lecture ticket
including membership? For only €100 your loved one will not only get Astronomy
& Space delivered to their door each month, but will get a special ticket
for entry to all of our monthly lectures, or a DVD of each of the
lectures.
EVENING CLASSES:
Beginning again on February 2, 2011, Astronomy Ireland's ever-popular Evening
Classes are the perfect Christmas present for anyone interested in taking up
Astronomy in the New Year.
TELESCOPES: An extremely popular
gift with budding scientists is a telescope or pair of binoculars, and the
Astronomy Ireland Shop has a range to suit all budgets.
If you are unsure which gift to get, why not call
us on (01) 847 0777 or email sec@astronomy.ie for more
details.