On Sunday November 25th we hope that every one of you will travel to Dublin from all over Ireland for our annual gathering of all astronomy fans in Ireland to attend our 17th annual Exhibition of astronomy and space. When you have read the list of talks and exhibits we're sure you will travel no matter how far away you live. So important is this 'national' event that the Dave Fanning show on RTE RADIO 1 will devote a whole show (Thurs Nov 22 from 7pm-8pm) to 'space' to promote Astro-Expo 2007 so make sure you travel to Dublin no matter where you live in Ireland. Convinced it's worth travelling to yet?... This year we have three major lectures to entice you as well as a vast array of exhibits in the huge hall in a new venue close to our Shop. Astro-Expo Lectures: Three superb lectures are running at Astro-Expo: 1pm - "The Sun" by Dr. Miruna Popsecu from Armagh Observatory 3pm - "Photographing the Planets" by Carl O'Beirnes (invited to show his work on BBC's Sky At Night with Sir Patrick Moore). You've seen his work in our magazine now find out how he does it. 4:30pm - "Light Pollution" by Albert White who will show what you can do about the biggest problem facing our hobby Admission: 5euro per talk (3euro to concessions: members, kids, students, unwaged, OAPs). (Note: admission to the Exhibition is FREE) Convinced it's worth travelling to yet?... Exhibition Features: - Admission to the Exhibition is FREE!!!! - Portable Planetarium!!! Star Shows every half hour (small charge by operator) - Award winning 3-D exhibition on the Sun from Armagh Observatory - Biggest Telescope Shop exhibition in Ireland (Christmas is coming remember!) - Armagh Planetarium Shop will be there, incredible array of products - Observatories exhibiting their work - Major Display of astrophotography by David Grennan (Raheny Observatory) - Astronomy courses - Meteorites on sale (Nature's Treasurers Shop) - Shop stands - A.I. advice stand - And lots lots more stands besides. Convinced it's worth travelling to yet?... There will be special offers from our own Shop that will apply only on the day so don't miss Astro-Expo 2007! You should go away with every question you ever had about astronomy answered, your head full of ideas and knowledge from the talks, a few bargains from all the shops, and an urge to come back next year! So tune in to RTE RADIO 1 on Thursday and make travel plans for: Astro-Expo 2007 on Sunday November 25th from 12noon to 6pm in the Artane Recreation Centre (next to the Astronomy Ireland Shop) Last year Astro-Expo was opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and there are pictures of that, and maps to the new venue on our website at: www.astronomy.ie/astroexpo2007.html or call (01) 847 0777 Bring the entire family and all your friends to the FREE Exhibition and sit in of some or all of the lectures and/or a star show in the planetarium, as well as saying hello to famous faces from the society who will answer every one of your questions and a few you never even thought to ask. By now you must be convinced it's worth travelling to so we look forward to seeing you all there at Astro-Expo 2007