Join Magazine Events DVDs Shop Star-B-Q "Dark Matter" "Moonshot" 1. The Life of Galileo The theatre group Dublin Lyric Players, in association with Astronomy Ireland, are proud to present a production of Bertolt Brecht's play 'The Life of Galileo' - a classic play about the later years of the life of Italian scientist and philosopher Galileo Galilei. As part of the celebrations for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) - inspired by the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei - the Dublin Lyric Players and Astronomy Ireland have teamed together for the production, commonly regarded as one of the finest plays of the 20th century, and a brilliant artistic expression of the mind and times of one of the most remarkable figures in world history. The performances take place at 6:15pm from Monday to Friday, July 13 - 17. The venue for the performance is 'The Atrium' - a state of the art exhibition space at the centre of the Headquarters of the Office of Public Works, 51 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. For more information about the play visit www.dublinlyric.com. To see the poster for the production click HERE. Tickets cost 12euro. Book now to avoid disappointment as all shows are expected to sell out. BOOK TICKETS HERE. 2. Carolyn Porco Lectures - Cork and Armagh Professor Carolyn Porco, head of the imaging team on the Cassini Mission to Saturn and its moons, will give a series of public lectures in Ireland over the coming week. Prof. Porco will present images and the latest findings from this outstandingly successful mission, including last week's discovery of water on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Booking is essential as places are limited. The lectures take place at the following locations and times: Friday July 3 - 8pm - Blackrock Castle Observatory, Blackrock, Co. Cork. Contact BCO on (021) 435 7917 or email info@bco.ie, Wednesday July 8 - 7:30pm - Armagh Planetarium. Contact Neil Cullen on (0044) 2837 512938, or email him at neil@armaghplanet.com. 3. Van Needed Astronomy Ireland is being donated office furniture this Saturday, July 4. Do you know anyone with a large van who might help? Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Contact sec@astronomy.ie or call (01) 847 0777. 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 )