1. European Space Expo
The European Space Expo is underway in
Trinity College Dublin and will continue until June 9th. The interactive expo
will feature a dome in which visitors can learn about space exploration and how
it benefits society. Each day, there will be a number of 'Soap-Box Talks' in
which some of Ireland's well-known scientists will deliver a talk on their field
of expertise. Visitors will have an opportunity to control a telescope on
the Canary Islands and to take photos of the Sun.
The Space Expo featured on RTE News yesterday, which can be
viewed HERE.
2. International Space Station at
10:47pm
The biggest and most
expensive spacecraft ever put in orbit, the International Space Station
(ISS), will be visible over Ireland tonight at 10:47pm, where it will pass
close to Saturn in the south.
Each afternoon Astronomy
Ireland will publish the times the ISS will be visible at www.astronomy.ie/iss and you can also
receive daily reminders of this time by texting the word SPACE to 57003
(subscription service; one message will be sent each day the ISS is visible
and it costs €1 per message received).