Dan Parry's lecture, "Moonshot", was a
resounding success with almost 300 people filling the MacNeill Theatre in TCD to
capacity. Parry received a rapturous applause after his book signing and
talk which gave the inside story of Apollo 11. The 40th anniversary of
the landing was celebrated in the Lombard with a delicious Moon Cake and lots of
craic! A detailed report and pictures of the event are on our website HERE. You can
also order a DVD of this brilliant lecture, or a copy of Dan's book as
a souvenir of the 40th Anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon.
Astronomy Ireland are seeking a donation of a
photocopier, new or used, for our office. Please email sec@astronomy.ie or call us on (01)
847 0777. We greatly appreciate any donations.
3. Apollo 40th Special Offer - 3 Months
FREE
As part of the celebrations for the 40th
Anniversary of the first Moon landing, Astronomy Ireland are giving you the
opportunity to become a member and receive 15 months membership for the
price of 12. Membership costs just 48euro and includes a subscription to our
monthly magazine 'Astronomy & Space'. Join today and receive your copy of
the Apollo 40th Anniversary issue of 'Astronomy & Space'. For more
information on this offer visit www.astronomy.ie or click HERE.
4. What to See in Irish skies
Jupiter, recently hit by an
asteroid or comet, leaving a massive impact scar near its south pole is
visible in the southeast after 11pm each evening, and owners of larger
telescopes should be able to make out the black scar. Times to see it
and photographs are on our website.
After 3am in the mornings, Venus
is placed close to the eastern horizon with a red-coloured
Mars to its upper-right. All of these planets are visible
with the naked eye.
Noctilucent clouds are being
reported all over the world. They are most common in the summer and at times
of solar minimum. Keep an eye on the northern sky around midnight for very
high-altitude glowing clouds.
For diagrams and lots more
details, see Sky Diary pages of our magazine (only 5euro inc.
p&p).
IMPORTANT: Email what you see
to observe@astronomy.ie for our monthly magazine report of Irish
observations.