<http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> 20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2010.php> 2010 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> DVDs <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> Shop 1. Evening Classes Kick Off There are only 2 days to go until the Astronomy Ireland Evening Classes begin in Athlone <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/evenclassformoct10athlone.htm> and Letterkenny <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/evenclassformoct10letterkenny.htm> . 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 some of the following intriguing aspects of astronomy: - An exciting introduction to the night sky to ease people in to the classes - A detailed analysis of the Sun and the Moon will follow in the second class - Participants will also journey through some of the enthralling facts about the Planets, Stars and Star Clusters - A detailed class depicts the history of astronomy - Deep Sky Objects including Nebulae and Galaxies will be discussed - One of astronomy's most famous theories, the Big Bang, will be studied - To finish the course there will be a step by step class on telescopes and binoculars. Don't forget, it's not too late to register for Evening Classes in Dublin <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/evenclassformfeb10dub.htm> and Cork <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/evenclassformoct10cork.htm> . Classes began last week, but there are still places available for those who missed the first class. Call us on (01) 847 0777 or visit www.astronomy.ie/class to register. There are family and group rates available, call us for details. 2. Comet Hartley Comet Hartley is currently making an appearance in our night skies and we have received reports from amateur astronomers all over the country that it has suddenly flared up! The comet is located just above the constellation Perseus in the North East. It should be easily visible in any medium sized telescope. If you succeed in viewing Comet Hartley please email your reports to observe@astronomy.ie, keep an eye out for this over the coming nights as it may become brighter and visible to the naked eye. 3. David Grennan - Irish Supernova 2010IK Since the official announcement of his discovery of the first Supernova made from Irish soil, David Grennan has appeared on the front page of the Irish Independent with his wife, Carol, at his observatory in North Dublin. This is where he made the discovery of the stellar explosion using a Celestron C14 telescope that Grennan bought from the Astronomy Ireland Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> . He was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy and Ray D'Arcy, and featured on various news pieces including RTE. On television, Grennan appeared on The Daily Show and the RTE News. We have put interviews online at www.astronomy.ie/audio and www.astronomy.ie/video to view. Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> Online Telescope Shop