Upcoming Events

Seanie M · 21-02-2011 1:16pm

The next Midlands Astronomy Club (MAC) public lecture takes place in the Presbyterian Hall, High Street, Tullamore, as follows:

Date & Time: Tuesday March 1st @ 8pm.
Speaker/Topic: Mr. Declan Molloy, MAC Chairperson
Title: Robotic Tour of the Solar System
Admission: €2.00, all are welcome.

There is a free raffle on the night for a prize. MAC will also look forward to what's happening in the sky this coming period. Hope to see you there.

MAC-A3-poster-Robotic-Tours-(Declan-Molloy).jpg

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Clear Skies,

Seanie Morris,
MAC Secretary.

murphyme2010 · 21-02-2011 2:40pm

Hello All,

The details for the IAS/WMNP star party in the Wicklow Mountains National Park on the 12th March @ 8PM have been finalised and are available on the WMNP website http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/
and on the IAS webste www.irishastrosoc.org/.

If the evening is clear there will be an observing session with the Moon and Saturn on show.
All are welcome and remember to wrap up warmly.

Regards,

Michael.

murphyme2010 · 07-03-2011 2:23pm

murphyme2010 wrote: »

Hello All,

The details for the IAS/WMNP star party in the Wicklow Mountains National Park on the 12th March @ 8PM have been finalised and are available on the WMNP website http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/
and on the IAS webste www.irishastrosoc.org/.

If the evening is clear there will be an observing session with the Moon and Saturn on show.
All are welcome and remember to wrap up warmly.

Regards,

Michael.

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murphyme2010 · 07-03-2011 2:25pm

Hi All,

The IAS will be meeting in Sandymount on Friday 11th for our usual moonwatch.
If you know anyone who has received a telescope as a gift over christmas or is simply interested in astronomy please let them know that they can come along for advice and a chat.

If the weather is bad we will be there from 8 until 9. If good from 8 until 10.

Regards,

Michael.

Seanie M · 12-03-2011 2:04pm

"The Universe Comes to Tullamore!"

...and has been since 1992! COSMOS 2011, hosted by Midlands Astronomy Club comes to Annaharvey Equestrian Farm once again over the weekend of April 1st to 3rd. Once of Ireland's best loved astronomical get-togethers, the weekend offers visitors almost everything from:

* Lectures by experienced and renowned people
* Exhibits and Displays
* Astro Buy & Sell
* Observing (2 nights worth)
* Saturday Night Dinner Party
* The Annual Cosmos Table Quiz
* Great opportunity to get to know like-minded amateur astronomers from around Ireland.

The programme is not finalised just yet but the speaker list so far includes:

Mr. John Lally, Midlands Astronomy Club
"Exoplanets: The Hunt for Alien Worlds"

Mr. Geert Barensten, Queens University Belfast & the IMO
"Where did our Solar System form?"

Mr. John O'Neill, Irish Astronomical Society
"Stellar Novae - Out from the depths"

Mr. Mike Simms, National Museums Northern Ireland
"To Here From Eternity: The story of the Bovedy, Crumlin and Leighlinbridge Meteorites"

Mr. David Keenahan, Teacher's Coordinator, Institute of Physics
"See the Light... Feel the Force"

Speaker & Title from Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies - TBA

...and more.

Accommodation in Annahvey is all booked up but you can find an accommodation list here:

http://www.tullamoreastronomy.com/accommodation.html

You can find out more about Cosmos and MAC from www.midlandsastronomy.com

Rates are to be confirmed but are most likely to be frozen at last year's prices - day rates are also available.

Mark your diaries now! You can contact MAC via midlandsastronomy@gmail.com (making sure to use a proper title in the Subject field to beat the antispam measures)

Seanie Morris,
MAC Secretary,
www.midlandsastronomy.com

bogman · 18-03-2011 12:24pm

Fair dues Seanie, don't know where you get all the energy from...Charles

murphyme2010 · 22-03-2011 2:43pm

Hello all,

The Irish Astronomical Society and South Dublin Astronomical Society will be holding their March monthly meeting on Thursday 24th in Gonzaga College @ 8PM.

Albert White of the Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign will give a talk on the impact of light pollution on both astronomy and wildlife in general.

We will be meeting in O’Sheas in Clonskeigh from 6.30 onwards if you wish to have some food prior to the talk.

Full details are on our website www.irishastrosoc.org

Regards,

Michael.

murphyme2010 · 25-03-2011 6:39pm

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in conjucntion with DCU are organising for a Russian Cosmonaut to visit Dublin in a few weeks time.
Details are still being finalised but we have the following:

He will give a public lecture in The Helix, DCU on Thursday 14th April.
Doors open at 7pm. Tea/Coffee served at 7:30pm. Lecture starts at 8pm sharp.
Entry is FREE.
Family and friends are more than welcome.

For tickets, please send me an e-mail to irishastrosoc@gmail.com with HELIX in the subject.
On the e-mail please state the following:
* No. of tickets required:
* Full Name:
* E-mail address:

I will pass these on to DIAS and DCU.

Regards,

Michael.

Ecocrexis · 28-03-2011 12:05am

Hey guys and girls.

I just wanted to let you all know that at Maynooth National University on Tuesday March 29th Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell will be giving a talk entitled:
"Will the world end in 2012? The astronomical evidence"

The talk is being co-hosted by Astro2 (physic and astronomy soc) and the Experimental physics department of Maynooth.

The talk is most likely going to start some time around 7:00 pm in John Hume lecture theatre 3 and is open to all members of the public.

I'll try and get an update with more info some time on Monday afternoon.
edit: facebook page http:/facebook.com/event.php?eid=112186998860919 (I forgot this)
Hope to see some of you on Tuesday
Ecocrexis

Apogee · 02-06-2011 9:03pm

First Fridays at the Castle : Radio Astronomy

Added May 13th, 2011 to At the Castle, Events by Clair McSweeney

Date: June 3 Time: 18:00 - 21:30

FREE Monthly Event | www.bco.ie/events/first-fridays

CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory First Fridays at the Castle is an action-packed open night on the first Friday of every month with activities for visitors of all ages.

6-8pm – Radio Dishes: How Big is Big?
Four half-hour, hands on, family friendly sessions with BCO’s in-house teacher and astronomer, Frances McCarthy.

8-9pm – Rory FitzPatrick, CEO National Space Centre, Elfordstown Earthstation, Midleton.

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
Looking at the edges of the known universe through the eyes of a 27 year old telephone satellite dish.
Rory Fitzpatrick, CEO National Space Centre talks of the plans for the 32m Deep Space Radio Telescope at Elfordstown Earthstation, and of the opportunities for Ireland in space related industries.

Rory will discuss the recent re commissioning of the 32meter radio telescope at Midleton which has been brought back to life in a partnership between the National Space Centre and CIT BCO. Learn how students in schools will get to listen in on the radio signals from outer space through the giant receiver & how the dish will be a testbed for engineering and science projects from primary through to PhD & research.

http://www.bco.ie/2011/05/first-fridays-radio-astronomy/

Seanie M · 14-09-2011 10:07am

Midlands Astronomy Club is hosting an Astronomy Outreach Event in St. Kieran's Community Centre, Tormey Villas in Athlone this Friday September 16th. We will be there getting set up from 8pm with telescopes and binoculars and have a series of 10 minute talks ready indoors if the weather is bad.

This is a great opportunity for anyone, kids and adults, to come down even with their telescope and binoculars and chat to experienced amateur Astronomers on anything to do with the hobby.

This is a free event and is open to all ages, all levels of interest.

To get there: Take the Junction 11 exit at B&Q and follow the signs (as best you can!) to find St. Kieran's Community Centre. It has a GAA pitch so that should help a little! It's not far from B&Q.

Google Maps directions here:
http://maps.google.ie/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Athlone+Bypass,+Athlone&daddr=Tormey+Villas,+Athlone&hl=en&geocode=FcJVLwMdN_CG_yldlFgpDElcSDEwxEEBEIJbgg%3BFQFNLwMd7cuG_ym_pHdFqklcSDECsGJmO006Mg&sll=53.431552,-7.936034&sspn=0.015571,0.038581&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&t=m&z=16&layer=t

For any enquiries you can ask here or contact the club Secretary via midlandsastronomy 'at' gmail 'dot' com

Clear Skies!

Seanie Morris.

murphyme2010 · 30-09-2011 7:58pm

Hello all,

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers will meet at the Martello tower car park in Sandymount from 8 to 10 PM to observe the first quarter Moon. If you have a telescope you would like help with or just have general queries about the IAS or astronomy you are more than welcome to come along. If the weather is bad we will be there from 8 to 9 PM. All are welcome and feel free to bring a scope along if you wish.

Hope to see you there,

Michael.

spookwoman · 03-10-2011 7:35pm

Saturday 8th October is National Observe the Moon night so who's up for a bit of outreach in Dungarvan? Meet at 7pm somewhere (also might get to see a few Draconids)......

Updates for event available on Facebook Deise Astronomy Society - Waterford or http://www.deiseastronomy.com/

Leah

murphyme2010 · 29-11-2011 2:21pm

Hello all,

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers of the IAS and the South Dublin Astronomy Society will meet at the Martello tower car park in Sandymount from 8 to 10 PM to observe the first quarter Moon. If you have a telescope you would like help with or just have general queries about the IAS or astronomy you are more than welcome to come along. If the weather is bad we will be there from 8 to 9 PM. All are welcome and feel free to bring a scope along if you wish.

Our observing site is here:

Hope to see you there,

Michael.

murphyme2010 · 05-12-2011 2:37pm

Hello All,

There is a lunar eclipse on Saturday 10th. Although we can only see the last 10 minutes the IAS and SDAS are meeting at the Martello tower in Sandymount from 3.45 onwards to view the event.

All are welcome.

Michael.

murphyme2010 · 07-12-2011 11:25pm

murphyme2010 wrote: »

Hello All,

There is a lunar eclipse on Saturday 10th. Although we can only see the last 10 minutes the IAS and SDAS are meeting at the Martello tower in Sandymount from 3.45 onwards to view the event.

All are welcome.

Michael.

There is a change venue for the above event to the car park on Windsor terrace in Dun Laoghaire. This is between Dun Laoghaire and Sandycove. This will give a better view of the event.

If the carpark is full we will move closer to sandycove/fortyfoot.

If you do go and can't find us please phone 087-6398143 and we will let you know our location.

Michael.

Seanie M · 13-01-2012 4:01pm

After our successful and fun Telescope Night for Beginners on Tuesday passed, the next Midlands Astronomy Club (MAC) public lecture takes place in the Presbyterian Hall, High Street, Tullamore, as follows:

Date & Time: Tuesday January 24th @ 8pm.
Speaker/Topic: MAC Members
Title: Annual General Meeting
Admission: Free, all are welcome.

The event name speaks for itself. This meeting is open to members and the public alike.

Clear Skies,

Seanie Morris.

muskyj · 20-01-2012 10:57pm

I know its really short notice but I haven't been online in a while.
Galway astronomy club annual festival taking place tomorrow at the Westwood house hotel Galway from 9am onwards. full day of talks etc.
so if anyone is around Galway tomorrow come along, the more the merrier.

Sunfowers · 22-01-2012 5:44pm

HI Folks

There is a new astronomy/stargazing observing group set up via Meetups.com and they are holding their first gathering to get to get know one another on 2nd Feb with an observing session planned for the 18th. Check out all the details via http://www.meetup.com/The-Dublin-Stargazers-Group/

murphyme2010 · 24-01-2012 2:27pm

Hello All,

The IAS and SDAS will be holding our monthly meeting in Gonzaga college, Ranelagh at 8PM on Thursday 26th January.

The speaker is John Flannery and he will be talking about the upcoming transit of Venus and the historic importance of observing the event.

We will also be meeting at the Martello Tower in Sandymount between 8 and 10 on Friday the 27th for out monthly sidewalk astronomy evening.

Details of the venues are available on the IAS website www.irishastrosoc.org.

Regards,

Michael.

paddy1977 · 21-02-2012 8:49pm

spookwoman wrote: »

Saturday 8th October is National Observe the Moon night so who's up for a bit of outreach in Dungarvan? Meet at 7pm somewhere (also might get to see a few Draconids)......

Updates for event available on Facebook Deise Astronomy Society - Waterford or http://www.deiseastronomy.com/

Leah

Hey Leah, is there an Astronomy club going in Waterford?

Seanie M · 23-02-2012 6:20pm

Tullamore, The Centre of the Universe!

This is the Midlands Astronomy Club's 20th year to host Ireland's second-longest running Star Party, taking place at Annaharvey Farm on the weekend of April 13th to 15th 2012.

The Guest Speaker's List includes:

Thierry Legault, world-renowned French astrophotographer
Girvan McKay, Midlands Astronomy Club
Eamon Ansbro, Kingsland Observatory, Roscommon
Kevin Berwick, Dublin
Dermot Gannon, Midlands Astronomy Club
Apostolos Christou, Armagh Observatory
Lawrence Rigney, Midlands Astronomy Club

A full programme/timetable of events will be posted on our website, on boards.ie and a tandem post on the IFAS website very soon.

About the Cosmos Star Party

The talks are interspersed with tea breaks and lunches, and throughout the weekend you can avail of:

• Displays & Exhibits from individuals and clubs
• Astrohophotography
• Astro Buy & Sell
• Spot prizes & raffles
• Cosmic Dinner
• Observing Sessions
• Good fun and relaxation

Accommodation

It is highly recommended that you book your accommodation if travelling from afar as soon as possible. There are many B&B's in the town and surrounding areas - you can view the accommodation list here. Please Note: accommodation in Annaharvey itself is fully booked out!

MORE DETAILS
For more information on Cosmos 2012 as well as directions on how to get to Tullamore, check out our website at www.midlandsastronomy.com

Clear Skies,

Seanie Morris,
MAC Secretary.

murphyme2010 · 01-03-2012 2:29pm

Hello All,

The IAS and SDAS will be meeting at the Martello Tower in Sandymount between 8 and 10 on Friday the 2nd March for our monthly sidewalk astronomy evening.

Details of the venue is available on the IAS website www.irishastrosoc.org.

Regards,

Michael.

spookwoman · 21-03-2012 11:01pm

Waterfords astronomy club is meeting on the 29th @ 8pm upstairs in Kitty Kiernans.

murphyme2010 · 27-03-2012 8:43pm

Hello All,

The IAS and SDAS will be meeting at the Martello Tower in Sandymount between 8 and 10 on Friday the 30th March for our monthly sidewalk astronomy evening.

Details of the venue is available on the IAS website www.irishastrosoc.org.

Regards,

Michael.

Seanie M · 02-04-2012 12:28pm

Here are the speakers and their topics for the weekend:

Laurence Rigney, Midlands Astronomy Club
"Intelligent Life in the Universe"

Thierry Legault, world-renowned French astrophotographer
"In Pursuit of Space Ships"

Girvan McKay, Midlands Astronomy Club
"Return To Vostok"

Eamon Ansbro, Kingsland Observatory, Roscommon
"Surveying for Edgeworth Kuiper Belt Objects from Ireland"

Kevin Berwick, Dublin
"Choosing A Telescope"

Apostolos Christou, Armagh Observatory
"Stargazing On Mars"

Dermot Gannon, Midlands Astronomy Club
"Buran: The Russian Space Shuttle"

I think you would agree that the talks are varied and cater to just about every aspect of Amateur Astronomy in Ireland! We're certainly looking forward to it!

Here is a softcopy of the poster:

If anyone would like a larger original copy (on paper or softcopy) to put it up in your area, please let me know!

Clear Skies,

Midlands Astronomy Club Secretary.

Seanie.

spookwoman · 02-04-2012 7:31pm

Phil Grimes' Bar (upstairs) Johnstown, Waterford.
A humorous and serious look at the various ways that life on Earth can be wiped out, or made intolerable by cosmic phenomena. Speaker - Emmet Mordaunt. All Welcome. (free parking beside the cinema)

jfSDAS · 17-04-2012 11:15pm

hi all,

Brian Harvey, an acknowledged expert on the world's space programs and author of a number of books for Springer-Verlag, is giving a talk on the Chinese Space Program to the IAS & SDAS on Thursday, April 19th in Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, Dublin at 8pm.

All are welcome and admission is free.

john

jfSDAS · 18-04-2012 8:57pm

hi all,

some items below from the note I circulated to the SDAS mailing list earlier today.

enjoy!

john

Belfast: Apr 18th – IAA AGM and talk “Revenge of the Armchair Astronomer!” More details at http://irishastro.org.uk/

Dublin: Apr 18th – Irish Geological Association lecture “Gemstones of East Africa”. More details at http://www.geology.ie/category/events/

Dublin: Apr 19th – IAS/SDAS talk “The Chinese Space Program” by Brian Harvey. Venue is Gonzaga College, Ranelagh at 8pm and admission is FREE. Email southdublinastronomy AT gmail DOT com for more details.

Dublin: Apr 19th – TCD School of Physics symposium “From Peering at Atoms to Staring at Stars” (currently sold out). More details at http://www.iopireland.org/events/index.html

Dublin: Apr 21st – Dublin Stargazers Meetup group observing night in Wicklow. More details at http://www.meetup.com/The-Dublin-Stargazers-Group/events/54808592/

Dublin: Apr 21st – Irish Science Teachers Association 50th Annual Conference in Trinity College Dublin. Official opening is in The Science Gallery on April 20th and more details are at http://www.ista.ie/news/ista-50th-annual-conference-2012-1 or http://www.ista.ie/

Dublin: Apr 24th – Marine Institute/Royal Irish Academy lecture “Alien world: New discoveries of exotic life-forms & volcanic metal chimneys in the deep ocean”. More details at http://www.ria.ie/Events/Events-Listing/Marine-Institute-RIA-Lecture.aspx

Dublin: Apr 24th – Physics@Work visit to RTE. More details at http://www.iopireland.org/events/index.html

Cork: Apr 25th – Cork Geological Association lecture “George Victor du Noyer, Geologist and Illustrator”. More details at http://corkgeology.homestead.com/programme11.html

Tullamore: May 1st – Midlands Astronomy Club lecture by Terry Moseley (talk title TBA). More details at http://www.tullamoreastronomy.com/pages/lectures-calendar.php

Dublin: May 1st – Physics@Work visit to EirGrid. More details at http://www.iopireland.org/events/index.html

Dublin: May 3rd – Science Gallery talk “Antarctica” by Gabrielle Walker. More details at http://www.sciencegallery.com

Limerick: May 3rd – Shannonside Astronomy Club lecture “Wide-field Astrophotography”. More details at http://www.shannonsideastronomyclub.com/meetings_timetable.htm

Cork: May 4th – Blackrock Castle Observatory “First Fridays” event and Cork Science Cafe. More details at http://www.bco.ie/blog/bcoevents/ -- BCO are also hosting an astrophotography exhibition throughout April for Global Astronomy Month

Dublin: May 4th – Invasion Dublin “Star Wars” event. More details at http://www.invasiondublin.com/

Galway: May 7th – Galway Astronomy Club talk “A Fiesty Tuam Astronomer in Exciting Times”. More details at http://www.galwayastronomyclub.ie/

Tralee: May 10th – Kerry Astronomy Club talk “The 2012 Venus Transit”. More details at http://www.kerryastronomyclub.com/meetings.htm

Cork: May 14th – Cork Astronomy Club members night/short talks. More details at http://www.corkastronomyclub.com/

Ballyclare: May 14th – NIAAS members night/short talks. More details at http://www.eaas.co.uk/cms/

Dublin: May 15th – Astronomy Ireland lecture “The Science of Armageddon”. More details at http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture201205.php

Dublin: May 15th – UCD/RDS Distinguished Speaker Series talk “Lasers in the Fast Lane”. More details at http://ssmr.ucd.ie/speakerseries2012/speaker_series2012.html

Dublin: May 17th – IAS/SDAS members night/short talks. More details will be sent to our mailing list prior to this date.

Dublin: May 19th – Irish Quaternary Association (IQUA) tour of the Wicklow Mountains. More details at http://www.iqua.ie/

murphyme2010 · 25-04-2012 1:15pm

Hello All,

The IAS and SDAS will be meeting at the Martello Tower in Sandymount between 8 and 10 on Friday the 27th April for our monthly sidewalk astronomy evening.

Details of the venue is available on the IAS website.

Regards,

Michael.

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