1. Ireland goes mad for Apollo 40th
Celebration
Last night RTE One screened the Irish premiere of
the docudrama 'Moonshot' along with TV stations across the planet. Dan
Parry, author of 'Moonshot', who will be in Ireland on Thursday,
July 23 for Ireland's main celebration of the Apollo Moon landing,
sat on a panel of experts with Astronomy Ireland
Chairman, David Moore, on Talking History on Newstalk 106-108
last Sunday, July 19. David also did dozens of interviews on national
radio with Leo Enright, Tony Fenton and Tom McGurk, as well as countless
local radio stations. To listen to some of these radio features visit www.astronomy.ie/audio.
We are extremely lucky to have Dan Parry visit
Ireland so soon after the international success of his docudrama
'Moonshot', so if you want to celebrate the Moon landings,
then come to our book signing (7pm) and public lecture (8pm) this
Thursday, July 23. If you
are not able to come why not order a DVD and a BOOK?
There will be a social reception in The Lombard
afterwards where you can meet Dan in person, and have a slice of moon cake!
Please note due to demand, the venue has been
changed to the Hamilton Building (TCD) next to the DART and with lots of parking
nearby. More information HERE.
2. Impact scar on
Jupiter
JPL at NASA have confirmed that a large black
mark which was spotted by Australian astronomer, Anthony Wesley, is
an impact scar and not a weather disturbance. The large black spot is
similar to those left when comet Shoemaker-Levy broke up and impacted the
planet, and comes exactly 15 years later. For more details, times to
see Jupiter in the sky, and to see an image of the scar click HERE. Remember, email your
observations to observe@astronomy.ie and we will try
to include it in the magazine.
JUPITER WATCH at STAR-B-Q
Jupiter will be the main attraction at our annual
Star-B-Q on Saturday, August
22. Don't forget to book your
tickets before July 31 to receive a 10euro discount on adult rates.
3. ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) with the
space shuttle Endeavour docked with it, is still visible in the Irish sky until
July 23. We have had phenomenal interest in this record breaking mission. See
our ISS webpage at www.astronomy.ie/iss. Please email observe@astronomy.ie every time
you see ISS.
4. Events
Aug 22 - Star-B-Q special offer for this 'Friends
of A.I.' list only until July 31!
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