Evening Classes 2010 Events DVDs Shop 1. Evening Classes Beginning TOMORROW There is only 1 day to go until the Astronomy Ireland Evening Classes begin in the first 4 locations around the country: Cork, Dublin, Sligo and Tralee. These extremely popular classes are aimed at the beginner and cover everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe! There are 8 classes in total and content covered includes a class on telescopes and how to use you, as well as: - Introduction To The Night Sky - The Sun And The Moon - Planets And Stars - History Of Astronomy - Deep Sky Objects - And The Big Bang Classes cost 180euro (130euro members rate) and include membership to Astronomy Ireland. As 2010 is our 20th Anniversary we have a very special offer for new members - 20 months for the price of 12 - that means that when you sign up for Evening Classes, you not only get a beginners course in astronomy, you also become a member of Astronomy Ireland and get a 20 month subscription to 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. Each person who signs up for Evening Classes will also receive a Special Astronomy Pack at registration on the night. To book your places call us on (01) 847 0777 or enrol online at www.astronomy.ie/class. DUBLIN CLASSES Registration for the Dublin Classes will take place on Wednesday, February 3 and will be followed by a special introductory talk by Astronomy Ireland Chairman and Ireland's best known astronomer, David Moore. This is a special bonus 9th class those who enrol for the Evening Classes in our flagship venue and will describe everything we know about the Universe in a whistle-stop tour of the Sun, Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies and the Universe as a whole. David will give class attendees a snapshot of the topics and fascinating elements of astronomy which will be covered throughout the Evening Class course. The Dublin Class officially commences on Wednesday, February 10 and runs for 8 weeks. For more information about this bonus talk and to enrol in the classes call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class. CLASSES BEGINNING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Classes will begin in Athlone, Galway and Limerick next Tuesday, February 9 and to book your places for these classes call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class. CLASSES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Please note that the classes in Dundalk, Letterkenny and Waterford have been postponed by one week, and will now begin on Wednesday, February 10. For more information and to book your place call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit our website at www.astronomy.ie/class. 2. Change Of Seasons On Mars People with large telescopes will see something strange happening on Mars over the next few weeks. The northern hemisphere of the Red Planet is going into its summertime, and as a result, the warmer climate is causing the frozen carbon dioxide in the ice cap to melt, turning back into gas. As the cap recedes, vast dark sand dunes are revealed, and through a telescope these look like a dark 'collar' around the white pole. For more information about observing Mars this month check out the Sky Diary section of the February issue of 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. Don't forget to email your reports, pictures and observations to observe@astronomy.ie and we will do our best to include it in a forthcoming issue of our magazine. 3. Upcoming Events February 3 - Evening Classes Commence (Cork, Dublin, Sligo, Tralee) February 8 - Living With A Star - Public Lecture by Dr. Chris Davis February 9 - Evening Classes Commence (Athlone, Galway, Limerick) February 10 - Evening Classes Commence (Dundalk, Letterkenny, Waterford) Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop