20 Months Membership Offer
2010
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1. Evening Classes Kick Off
There
are only 2
days to go until the Astronomy Ireland Evening Classes
begin in Athlone
and Letterkenny.
These extremely popular classes are aimed at the beginner
and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe!
There are 8 classes in total and content covered includes some of
the following intriguing aspects of astronomy:
- An exciting introduction to the night sky to ease people in to
the classes
- A detailed analysis of the Sun and the Moon will follow in the
second class
- Participants will also journey through some of the
enthralling facts about the Planets, Stars and Star Clusters
- A detailed class depicts the history of astronomy
- Deep Sky Objects including Nebulae and Galaxies will be
discussed
- One of astronomy's most famous theories, the Big Bang, will be
studied
- To finish the course there will be a step by step class on
telescopes and binoculars.
Don't
forget, it's not too late to register for Evening Classes in Dublin
and Cork.
Classes began last week, but there are still places available for those
who missed the first class. Call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class to register.
There are family and group rates available, call us for details.
2. Comet
Hartley
Comet
Hartley is currently making an appearance in our night skies and we have
received reports from amateur astronomers all over the country that it has
suddenly flared up! The comet is located just above the constellation Perseus
in the North East. It should be easily visible in any medium sized telescope.
If you succeed in viewing Comet Hartley please email your reports to observe@astronomy.ie, keep an eye
out for this over the coming nights as it may become brighter and visible to
the naked eye.
3. David
Grennan – Irish Supernova 2010IK
Since the official announcement of his
discovery of the first Supernova made from Irish soil, David Grennan has
appeared on the front page of the Irish Independent with his wife, Carol, at
his observatory in North Dublin. This is where he made the discovery of the
stellar explosion using a Celestron C14 telescope that Grennan bought from the Astronomy Ireland Shop. He was
interviewed by Ryan Tubridy and Ray D'Arcy, and featured on various news pieces
including RTE. On television, Grennan appeared on The Daily Show and the RTE
News.
We
have put interviews online at www.astronomy.ie/audio and
www.astronomy.ie/video to view.
The world's most popular Astronomy
Club
www.astronomy.ie