20 Months Membership Offer 2010 Events DVDs Shop 1. Summer Public Lecture & DVD On Monday, May 10, Dr. Brian Espey of Trinity College Dublin and the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) will deliver our Summer Public Lecture in Trinity College. Stars with masses similar to our own Sun pass through an evolutionary red giant stage towards the end of their lives, releasing a significant quantity of processed gas in the form of a stellar wind. Despite the importance of this process in the evolution of stars, planets, and life, very little is known of the details of this cosmic wind. At his lecture, guests will hear Dr. Espey describe the effects that these strong cosmic winds within our Universe have on the planets of our solar system. In the past Brian has given lectures to Astronomy Ireland members which proved to be most enjoyable, fascinating and very successful, so be sure not to miss out! The lecture takes place at 8pm in the SNIAM Building, Trinity College Dublin (MAP HERE), on Monday, May 10. For more information click HERE. A DVD is available to order online for anyone who cannot make the talk on the night. BOOK TICKETS ORDER DVD 2. ISS Visible in Irish Skies Until May 14 The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in Irish skies for the next two weeks, until May 14. The ISS will appear as an extremely bright star-like object in evening skies and is the brightest object in the sky apart from the Moon. This man-made object is a spectacular sight and we urge all of you to go outside and watch as it passes over. For more information about the Space Station click HERE. Remember each time you see this exciting space event email your report to observe@astronomy.ie, we will do our best to include it in a forthcoming issue of 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. To receive daily predictions of the times ISS will pass over straight to your mobile phone, text SPACE to 57003 (reply STOP to unsubscribe). Each text costs 1euro, and only one message will be sent per day. Proceeds help to promote interest in astronomy across Ireland. 3. Public Lecture At Armagh Observatory On Thursday, May 13, there will be a public lecture hosted by the Armagh Observatory entitled "Did We Really Land on the Moon?". Dr. Martin Hendry of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, will give this talk which focuses on the surprising number of theories which claim the Apollo 11 Moon walk was an elaborate hoax. In his talk, using real Apollo video footage and a series of simple demonstrations, Dr. Hendry will take a closer look at the science behind the "Moon hoax" claims, and ask whether we really did land on the Moon. The lecture takes place at 8pm in the Rotunda Lecture Theatre, St. Patrick's Trian, Armagh, on Thursday, May 13. There is no charge for the event and it is open to all members of the public, however numbers may be limited. To obtain tickets please contact Mrs Aileen McKee (Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DG) on 028-3752-2928 or email ambn@arm.ac.uk. 4. Upcoming Events May 1st - 'Moon' - Apollo 11 Documentary (Dublin 8). Email matthewjanolan@gmail.com for more information. May 10 - 'Studying Winds From Red Giants' - May Public Lecture by Dr. Brian Espey (Trinity College Dublin). May 13 - 'Did We Really Land On The Moon?' - Public Lecture (Armagh Observatory) Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop