The new course is designed and taught by Emmet Mordaunt, Astronomy Ireland's Education Officer and one of Ireland's most talented science-communicators. There is no mathematical content, the format is informal, and questions are very much encouraged.

Topics Covered Include:

     Understanding the Moving, Changing Night Sky.

     Prominent Constellations.

     The Planets.

     Stars.

     Clusters Nebulae, Galaxies and other Deep Sky Objects.

     Telescopes.

     The History of Astronomy.

      Cosmology.

The next course begins on Thursday, 11 October, at 7:30pm in Trinity College Dublin's physics building. The classes last for 2 hours, with a 10-15 minute break in the middle. The last class is on Thursday 29 November.

Enrol before July 11, and Save 50 Euro!

All Welcome

If you cannot get to Dublin for the nightclasses, we are seeking teachers to run them NATIONWIDE. If you or anyone you know would like to run these classes, email us or call (01) 847 07 77. We asked before, but had very little response, however we still believe there is a need for this service nationwide.

Please send this email to your friends

(2) Astronomy Ireland is expanding its office.

Does your business have any surplus office furniture to donate?

We need any of the following - desks, chairs and office dividers, stationery cabinets and filing cabinets (in fairly good condition).

Or – if you know of any good-value office furniture suppliers, please send us their contact details.

Any other equipment considered - please reply to this email or sec@astronomy.ie