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This year will be bigger and better that ever before with
planetaria, observatories and everything from the wonderful to the
downright weird- in other words something for all the family :-).
Exhibitors include:
Inishowen Planetarium - Rocket based exhibit.
Brownstown Observatory - imaging display.
Blackrock Observatory.
South Dublin Astronomy Society.
Irish Astrophotograpy - (David Grennan who just 2 weeks ago
discoverd Ireland's third only Asteroid).
Mythical Ireland - ancient astronomy.
Astronomy Shop - Telescopes, binoculars, books, accessories.
Natures Treasures - meteorites etc.
Dublin City University - Astrophysics.
NUI Maynooty - Physics with Astrophysics.
UCD - Astrophysics.
Astronomy Ireland.
Trinity College - Astrophysics.
ESA - Space Quiz - presented by Eamonn O'Fearchain.
There will also be a mobile inflatable planetarium with shows
happening every hour.
And many more.
Lectures:
1:00pm. 'The Wrath of Ra' (a lecture on the Sun and how it affects us) by Dr. James McAteer of
NASA and TCD Astrophysics.
2:30pm. 'Celtic Rock - hunting for Asteroids' by Dave McDonald.
Dave recently discovered the second asteroid from Ireland (2008 TM9)
- the first was discovered from Markree Castle observatory, Sligo by
Andrew Graham in 1848.
4:00pm. 'The Coming Space Power of China' by renowned space author and
A&S contributor Brian Harvey. The Chinese space program
goes from strength to strength now with a space walk under their
belts. They are now considering a moon landing.
These lectures are also available to members nationwide
on DVD, which you can order by credit card online HERE or by calling (01) 847 0777 (alternatively post a
cheque or postal order to: Astro-Expo 2008 DVD, Astronomy Ireland, PO. Box
2888, Dublin 5. Tell us which DVD you require.) As a sample, a low-resolution version will be
available FREE on this website. DVDs of this and past
lectures are just €7 each (add €5 for P&P for any number of
DVDs).
So all in all this event is set to be the highlight of the
astronomical calendar. Don't miss the fun!!!
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Admission to the exhibition is free.
Admission to each lecture is €10
or €25 admission to all 3. Members of
Astronomy Ireland get a 20% reduction
Book Here
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