1. 100 Hours of Astronomy
From
April 2nd to 5th, you are invited to join almost 7 Billion people
in over 140 countries for a groundbreaking global event that is set to make
history. Astronomy Ireland are setting up over 1 million euro worth of
telescopes at 100 events all over Ireland over the next four days, we want
all 4 million people to go to their nearest Watch and participate
in what promises to be the biggest astronomy event this country and,
indeed, the world, has ever seen. It is an astronomy marathon of
epic proportion, the likes of which has never been witnessed before.
The
United Nations have declared 2009 as "The International Year of Astronomy"
or "IYA2009", this telescope event is one of the major cornerstone projects. It
is taking place to allow anyone and everyone access to a telescope so they
can witness the wonders of the night sky such as:
The
Moon, which is perfectly located in evening skies and at its
beautiful first quarter phase that allows the most awe inspiring
views of mountains, craters, cliffs and seas - a truly amazing sight!
Saturn,
with its intricate and stunning ring system and some of its larger moons,
which the great Galileo never managed to see through his tiny
telescope.
The Pleiades
star cluster - a dazzling sight, usually seen as about 6 or 7
bright stars, depending on your eyesight, but through binoculars about
50 hot young stars are visible in a twinkling display
that will capture your imagination.
The
Crab Nebula - the ancient remnants of a dead star, so wonderfully
preserved through the ages for our visual pleasure.
For
more details of your local Branch, please see HERE.
VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to support our Branch coordinators for this huge event,
e.g. to hand out leaflets and the like. Or, do you have a larger telescope
you could bring? If you can help out in any way in your area, please email
us at
sec@astronomy.ie or call us on (01)
847 0777 and let's get a Branch going in your area for IYA 2009.
2. Looking to work as part of a dynamic team? Enjoy a
challenge?
Great,
we have just the job for you. We need people in all departments to join us in
our mission to change the way Ireland currently is and pave the way for a future
knowledge based economy. Send your CV's to jobs@astronomy.ie with a note telling us
what you think you can do to help us achieve our goals.
3. Graphic Design
We
are looking for someone to lay out our magazine either as a volunteer or on a
commercial basis. Please email sec@astronomy.ie if this position interests
you.
4. Telescope Shop
Amazing FREE Giveaway
The Astronomy Ireland Shop has some amazing offers this
weekend to celebrate the IYA2009 100 Hours Of Astronomy. Starting today, we are
giving away FREE eyepiece kits, binoculars and
exothermic hand warmers when you buy a telescope. We are also offering
FREE delivery to anywhere in Ireland. For more
information on these incredible deals, please visit www.astronomy.ie/shop
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