Join Magazine Events DVDs Shop Star-B-Q "Moonshot" 1. Ireland goes mad for Apollo 40th Celebration Last night RTE One screened the Irish premiere of the docudrama 'Moonshot' along with TV stations across the planet. Dan Parry, author of 'Moonshot', who will be in Ireland on Thursday, July 23 for Ireland's main celebration of the Apollo Moon landing, sat on a panel of experts with Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore, on Talking History on Newstalk 106-108 last Sunday, July 19. David also did dozens of interviews on national radio with Leo Enright, Tony Fenton and Tom McGurk, as well as countless local radio stations. To listen to some of these radio features visit www.astronomy.ie/audio. We are extremely lucky to have Dan Parry visit Ireland so soon after the international success of his docudrama 'Moonshot', so if you want to celebrate the Moon landings, then come to our book signing (7pm) and public lecture (8pm) this Thursday, July 23. If you are not able to come why not order a DVD and a BOOK? There will be a social reception in The Lombard afterwards where you can meet Dan in person, and have a slice of moon cake! Please note due to demand, the venue has been changed to the Hamilton Building (TCD) next to the DART and with lots of parking nearby. More information HERE. Book seats HERE. Order DVD HERE. Order Book HERE. 2. Impact scar on Jupiter JPL at NASA have confirmed that a large black mark which was spotted by Australian astronomer, Anthony Wesley, is an impact scar and not a weather disturbance. The large black spot is similar to those left when comet Shoemaker-Levy broke up and impacted the planet, and comes exactly 15 years later. For more details, times to see Jupiter in the sky, and to see an image of the scar click HERE. Remember, email your observations to observe@astronomy.ie and we will try to include it in the magazine. JUPITER WATCH at STAR-B-Q Jupiter will be the main attraction at our annual Star-B-Q on Saturday, August 22. Don't forget to book your tickets before July 31 to receive a 10euro discount on adult rates. 3. ISS The International Space Station (ISS) with the space shuttle Endeavour docked with it, is still visible in the Irish sky until July 23. We have had phenomenal interest in this record breaking mission. See our ISS webpage at www.astronomy.ie/iss. Please email observe@astronomy.ie every time you see ISS. 4. Events July 23 - Apollo 40th Anniversary Lecture and DVD and book signing for ITV docu-drama. Aug 10 - Mad about Meteorites by Dr. Matthew Parkes of the National Museum of Ireland. Aug 22 - Star-B-Q special offer for this 'Friends of A.I.' list only until July 31! Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie Call Our Telescope Shop Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat ( subscribe / unsubscribe here )