| Astronomy Ireland is proud to present
the following series of three lectures in association with the
British Council. |
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The top amateur astronomer in the UK,
the world's best webcam planetary photographer, and the world's
best astronomical public speaker are all going to come to Ireland
to talk to you later this year! Will you be there?
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| Monday October 11th
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Guy M. Hurst |
"The search for Novae and Supernovae
- from visual to laptop"
By Guy M. Hurst UK President British Astronomical
Assoc. and editor "The
Astronomer Magazine". Guy Hurst is arguably one
of the leading figures in British amateur astronomy. He has just
stepped down as President of the British Astronomical Association
2002/3 the biggest astronomy organisation in the U.K. (http://www.britastro.org).
He is Editor of the UK-based "The Astronomer" magazine
founded in 1964 (http://www.theastronomer.org).
We have been extremely lucky to get one of the U.K.'s premier
amateur astronomers to speak in Ireland.
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Credit Maurice Gavin |
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| Monday November 8th
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Damiam Peach |
"High
resolution imaging of the Planets"
by Damian
Peach. UK. Director of BAA Saturn section.
Damian Peach is perhaps the best webcam planetary photographer in
the world. He is co-ordinating observations for the B.A.A.'s
Saturn section
during the Cassini mission. He has produced some of the most
stunning images of the planets ever recorded by amateurs. His
images of Jupiter and Saturn are unbelievably detailed. See his
website
(www.damianpeach.com)
for images that include pictures showing detail on the surfaces of
the moons of Jupiter click on "best images" and scroll
down to the moons of Jupiter, or just click
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/damian.peach/fig04a.jpg
More importantly than all these 'pretty pictures' are his
interpretations of the atmospheric effects which most of us would
probably not have noticed but which are after all the reason for
taking such highly detailed pictures.
This is one lecture not to be missed, whether you want to marvel
at incredible images, or get some tips on taking your own.
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Credit: Damian Peach |
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| Tuesday December 7th |
Dr. Allan Chapman |
" Lord Rosse: The Beginning of Deep Space
Astronomy in 19th Century Ireland"
By Dr. Allan Chapman Modern History
Faculty, Wadham College, Oxford and star of Channel 4 Series
"Gods in the Sky" http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/G/gods_in_sky/
Dr. Alan Chapman is a brilliant public speaker. He regards giving a
public lecture as a piece of theatre and his performances merit an
award! On top of a unique and brilliant lecturing style he has a
vast knowledge
of the history of astronomy. His chosen topic of Lord Rosse is
dear to our hearts and we cannot think of anyone better qualified
in the world to describe the world record holding telescope of
County Offaly in the
late 19th century. Even if you had no interest in the most
important era of Irish astronomy you would give his performance on
the night a standing ovation. This is our Christmas Lecture and is
not to be missed.
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Tickets 5euro each (3euro to members of
Astronomy Ireland, students, unwaged, under 65s, and OAPs)"
"Book now for 3 lectures and get one free! i.e. 10euro for 3
lectures
(6euro for members and concessions listed above)"
Send payment - cheque PO, with SAE to P.O.Box 2888, Dublin 5
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