Magazine Offer (3 Issues Free)    Events    DVDs    Shop
 
 
1.  Public Lectures and DVD
There are two exciting public lectures coming up next week to launch Astronomy Ireland's Autumn Evening Classes. Professor Carl Murray, a member of the imaging team on the Cassini mission, will give a talk entitled "Cassini: New Views of Saturn". At his talk, Professor Murray will discuss the incredibly successful Cassini-Huygens mission and show guests some of the spectacular images taken by Cassini's cameras over the last five years, in particular those of Saturn's fascinating ring system. Professor Murray's talks will take place in the following locations and a DVD is available for everyone in Ireland.
 
October 8 - Dundalk - BOOK HERE    ORDER DVD
This lecture will take place in Dundalk to launch the October Evening Classes, and all those registered for Evening Classes are invited to attend this lecture free of charge. The following week on Thursday, October 15, first registration and the first official class will take place. For more information on classes in Dundalk visit www.astronomy.ie/class.
 
October 9 - Dublin - BOOK HERE    ORDER DVD 
Please note that this lecture will take place on a Friday, and not the usual Monday as is the norm for our Monthly Lectures in Dublin. There will be a social reception in The Lombard pub afterwards and we invite all of you to join us for a chat and some light refreshments.
 
 
2.  David Moore on The Afternoon Show
Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, featured again on RTE Television's flagship afternoon programme The Afternoon Show on Tuesday, September 29 to talk about Jupiter and the Full Moon visible that night. To watch this and another clip of David on The Afternoon Show go to www.astronomy.ie/video.
 
If you would like to see more astronomy related material on television, we are asking you to email the show at emails@theafternoonshow.ie and tell them you support RTE promoting astronomy.
 
As discussed on The Afternoon Show, on September 29 Jupiter and the Full Moon provided us with a stunning sight in the night sky. Jupiter, which appears as a brilliant 'star' in the night sky, was placed just below the Full Moon. This sight was visible just after sunset and remained visible all night until dawn. While it was cloudy in many areas, Denis Walsh managed to get a spectacular picture of the 2 bodies which you can see HERE.
 
 
3. Events
  • Oct 3 - Constellations Parade - Donegal Bay & Blue Stacks Festival.
  • Oct 8 - Evening Classes Nationwide. 10 venues nationwide. Enrol today!
  • Oct 8 - Cassini: New views of Saturn. (Dundalk)
  • Oct 9 - Cassini: New views of Saturn. (Dublin)
  • Oct 10 - Rocket Workshop (National Museum of Ireland). For more information email educationnh@museum.ie
  • Now - Clearance Sale - Get ready for the dark nights!
     
     
     
     
    Astronomy  Ireland
    The world's most popular Astronomy Club
    www.astronomy.ie
     
     
    or Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat