<http://www.astronomy.ie/auroracruise.php> Aurora Cruise <http://www.astronomy.ie/sbq> Star-B-Q <http://astronomy.ie/sub/index.html> Membership <http://astronomy.ie/shop/CPC/index.html> Shop 1. Astronomy for Beginners Evening Classes Our extremely popular Evening Classes <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/class1011.php> begin this Thursday, October 13th in Dublin, all other locations nationwide begin on Thursday, October 20th. The 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 an introduction to the night sky, the Sun and the Moon, planets and stars, history of astronomy, deep sky objects, the big bang and even a class on telescopes and how to use one. Thursday, October 13th – Dublin Evening Classes Thursday, October 20th – Athlone, Cork, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Letterkenny, Sligo, Tralee, Waterford For more information call us on (01) 890 11 11 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class. 2. EU Galileo Drawing Competition 2011 Astronomy Ireland is currently promoting the Galileo Drawing Competition; the EU Art competition has an out-of–this-world prize! One very lucky Irish child will have one of the new European Galileo satellites named after them. The competition is open to children age 9 – 12 years in each of the 27 EU member states. Each child must submit a piece of artwork based on the theme ‘space and aeronautics’. Entrants can use any drawing, painting and colouring material and techniques they wish to. But HURRY! To be in with a chance of winning this truly once in a lifetime prize you must submit your entry by 15th November 2011. To find out more about the competition log on to www.astronomy.ie 3. EU New School Speakers Needed Astronomy Ireland is currently recruiting Education Officers for our very successful education programme. If you have a background in science, a good knowledge and passion for astronomy and teaching experience then we would like to hear from you. Education officers will travel to schools in their areas and deliver high-quality presentations to the students. We are looking for people with creative ideas for teaching astronomy. We are looking for passionate speakers who will bring the subject to life for the children. We are particularly interested in hearing from Irish speakers and people living in the areas of Mayo/Galway, Waterford/Wexford, and Sligo/Donegal, and we are also looking to increase our team of Dublin speakers. Application is by C.V. Closing date for submissions are Friday 21st October 2011. Please send C.V. to cliona@astronomy.ie Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview and present a short 15 minute PowerPoint presentation. 4. Upcoming Events in Astronomy Ireland You are invited to our upcoming free events! It’s a one hour spectacular to introduce you to Astrophotography, Imaging, the Universe, Halloween and Astronomy and more. · Saturday15 October at 13:00 – “Astrophotography and Imaging” Lecture by Carl O’Beirnes. · Saturday 22 October at 13:00 – “Presentation of the Universe” by Lee Hurley. · Saturday 29 October at 13:00 – “The Astronomy of Halloween” Presentation by Oisín Creaner. As an invited guest, you'll have first choice of our new selections, plus you'll receive a Valued Customer bonus: 10% OFF ALL PRODUCTS! This invitation is to you and all your friends. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our new shop. These events are certainly ones not to be missed. <http://www.astronomy.ie/> Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie/> www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )