1. Free screening of 'In the Shadow of the Moon' in Belfast In the history of mankind only 12 people have ever stood on the surface of another world. ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ brings together the stories of these men and their incredible journeys in space. This feature length documentary also contains unseen footage and interviews with astronauts from every single Apollo mission that flew to the moon including Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Michael Collins. There is a free screening of this amazing movie at Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road, Belfast on November 26th at 7pm. To book your free tickets contact Colm McAteer on email colm@cinemagic.org.uk or phone (Belfast) 028-9031 1900. 2. Ireland in Space on RTE RTE series 'The Investigators' will be focusing their November 27th programme on Ireland's involvement in European space missions. Investment from countries around Europe is giving ESA (European Space Agency) the resources to ensure the progression of space capabilities within Europe for the 21st century and this programme will reveal Ireland's role in this field. For more information on the programme check out their website here or tune in to RTE One, on Thursday November 27th at 11.05pm. 3. Official opening of New Meteorite Exhibition Our Chairman David Moore officially opened the prestigious new exhibition 'Planet Earth: Our Place In Space' at the National Museum of Ireland in Co. Mayo this month. Highlights of the exhibition include the largest meteorite ever found in Ireland weighing in at 27 kg, as well as a sample of Moon rock displayed for the first time in Ireland, having been presented to the Irish State from the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The exhibition is a must see for anyone with an interest in space and is well worth the day trip wherever you are in the country! Speaking at the ceremony David Moore said "This is an astounding exhibition. Full credit goes to everyone at the National Museum of Ireland. They have done a superb job with the information and presentation, plus the exhibits are out of this world. I learnt a lot about all the Irish meteorites myself. 10 out of 10!" Admission is free and more information about the exhibition can be found here. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club AND Ireland's Only Astronomy Magazine www.astronomy.ie Call Our Telescope Shop Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat ( subscribe / unsubscribe here )