Astronomy Ireland's Evening Classes for beginners start next week on Wednesday February 2nd in Dublin City University. With all the interest in the Cassini-Huygens Mission and the landing on Titan 2 weeks ago I will be interviewed by Pat Kenny on RTE Radio 1 on Monday (Jan 31) about recent events and the Evening Classes, details of which are below. The "Today with Pat Kenny show goes out on Monday between 10am and 12noon, with my slot probably in the second half of the show. Do plan to tune in and get your booking in before the rush Monday will generate. Below is the text of the Press Notice issued by our Administrator Tom Finnegan for the classes, which explains everything. You can book 24 hours a day on www.astronomy.ie or call the Shop on (01) 847 0777. (Or post a cheque to P.O.Box 2888, Dublin 5) As ADVANCE booking IS necessary. Classes only cost 120euro (which includes membership of AI and a year's subscription to our magazine, worth 40euro!). Members rate is just 80euro. Excellent value we think as typically courses like this are 150euro and DO NOT include a magazine subscription! We had excellent feedback from previous attendees at our classes, so we're sure you'll enjoy them. PRESS NOTICE: 26/01/05 "OUT OF THIS WORLD EVENING CLASSES AT ASTRONOMY IRELAND" You have all seen the recent fascinating pictures from Titan, an alien world hundreds of millions of miles away. Why not learn more about the Universe in which we live? Suitable and simple enough for everyone to understand. No knowledge of maths required! Classes start Wednesday February 2 and run for 10 weeks every Thursday (7:30pm to 9:30pm) in Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Given by Astronomy Ireland's Course Directors. Each class lasts for two hours with a 10-15 minute break. The style is informal and questions are very much encouraged. There is no mathematical content and the course is designed for the beginner. The course has been designed to give the student a solid foundatio n in astronomy allowing them to appreciate the night sky. Course Content: Introduction to Night Sky The Sun & the Moon The Inner Planets The Outer Planets The Stars History Telescopes Deep Sky Objects Cosmology What to do next Further information and booking www.astronomy.ie or call (01) 847 0777 Venue: Dublin City University, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9 - easy access from city centre or M50. Issued by: Thomas Finnegan --- end ---