ASTRONOMY IRELAND MAILING LIST - www.astronomy.ie (The all-Ireland astronomy Club, Magazine and Shop) --------------------------------------------------- 1. LECTURES Guy Hurst (B.A.A. and TA magazine) reminded a packed audience of 100 people last night what amateur astronomers like you can do. Some people came from as far as N. Ireland to hear the Lecture which was held in association with the British Council. Whether you have 3 robot telescopes searching the skies while you're down the pub like one BAA member or you're a postman with just one half of pair of 10x50 binoculars you can discover an exploding star! We're still working on getting these monthly lectures online but watch this list for an announcement. http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture0410.html Next up is Damian Peach, one of the best planet photographers in the world. And he's coming to Ireland to give our next Public Lecture "Photographing Planets" on November 8, again in association with the British Council. If you want to come you must 'reply' to this email now. http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture0411.html See the front cover of our November issue and the feature article inside for all his photos. We also plan a 'workshop' with Damian on the day before (Sunday) which is by invitation only so 'reply' now if you want are 'into' planet photography and want to take his 'masterclass' - first come, first served basis. 2. ASTRONOMY IRELAND RADIO SHOW (AIRS) The first show is now online at www.astronomy.ie for members anywhere in the world to download. Click the new link "Radio Show" in the menu at the left. It's an MP3 file. I'm no audio expert so if anyone knows a better way to compress it or has any tips please let me know. The next show goes out LIVE tonight at 8pm and EVERY TUESDAY (repeated every Thursday at 11am) on Dublin City Anna Livia 103.2 FM We have received ZERO comments on the show. Would everyone who heard the show please email radio@astronomy.ie to say so please? Everyone else: do you have ANY questions you want answered, or do you know EVERYTHING about the universe already? Email them any time please. Please tune in to 103.2 FM every Tuesday at 8pm for Ireland's ONLY astronomy show! 3. 1550-111-442 TELEPHONE NEWSLINE HEADLINES THIS WEEK: JUPITER, MARS, VENUS AND MOON ON SHOW; SATURN; ASTRONOMY IRELAND RADIO SHOW; AND, GET READY FOR THE ECLIPSE. Please call our 1550-111-442 Newsline every Monday for a new weekly message. - David Moore, Chairman, Astronomy Ireland. www.astronomy.ie Please order our "ECLIPSE ISSUE" (October) magazine NOW and be ready for the last TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON (Oct. 28) for over 2 years! Only 5euro including postage! Click http://www.astronomy.ie/sub or post 5euro to P.O.BOX 2888, DUBLIN 5. Astronomy Shop: Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat for ALL your astronomical needs: HALF PRICE BOOK SALE now on http://www.astronomy.ie/booksale.rtf -----------------------------------------