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Astro-Expo Tomorrow

Just a final reminder that Astronomy Ireland’s 24^th annual Astro-Expo takes place tomorrow from 12pm to 6pm. It will feature interesting exhibitions and some awe-inspiring talks for all the family!

Featured exhibitions will include:

• The Irish Rocketry Society
• The Planetary Society
• Frank O’Dea – astronomy and Apollo artwork
• Astrophotography and camera display
• Operating a telescope

Lecture Programme

Three talks will take place throughout the day.

• 1pm – Kevin Nolan: Exploring Mars, Discovering Earth – The Curiosity rover is currently exploring the Red Planet, making discoveries which may reveal the history of our own planet and the origins of life on Earth.
• 3pm – Dr Kate Russo: Chasing Solar Eclipses – Author and psychologist Dr Kate Russo explains the phenomenon of solar eclipses and what life is like as an eclipse chaser.
• 5pm – David Moore: Comet ISON and Northern Lights on Camera – Astronomy Ireland Chairman shows how to capture photographs of auroral displays and the upcoming comet this winter.

Details

The exhibition is free, and the talks are only €7 (€5 concessions). You can also buy two tickets and get the third free!

All are welcome. For details and booking, visit www.astronomy.ie

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