Astronomy Ireland has organized several Comet SWAN public watches for Wednesdsay November 1st at 8pm as follows: Dublin: Phoenix Park at the Papal Cross car park (lots of telescopes!) Cork: Ballyphehane Community Centre Dundalk: see www.astronomy.ie Boyle: see www.astronomy.ie Other venues may be added: see www.astronomy.ie Comet SWAN the most spectacular comet to date of 2006, and is now just about visible with the naked eye. We will have binoculars and telescopes available for the general public of all ages to view the comet. The Moon will also be visible with about 75% of it lit. Many winter constellations will also be visible, probably Uranus too. This is short notice but the comet brightening unexpectedly means we need your help in promoting this event: so, can you forward this on to everyone you know please? ASTRONOMY IRELAND - for telescopes and information www.astronomy.ie or call (01) 847 0777