Lunar occultation of Mars, 18 December 2024
At 09:25 on Wed 18, the Moon will pass in front of Mars and 52 mins later it will reappear. The Sun will have risen but the Moon, although low…
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Formed in 1937, the IAS is the longest established astronomy society in Ireland.
At 09:25 on Wed 18, the Moon will pass in front of Mars and 52 mins later it will reappear. The Sun will have risen but the Moon, although low…
The Irish Astronomical Society’s Christmas gathering is coming around again, this year in anew and enhanced format and in co-0peration with University College Dublin. Again, we are delighted to have…
IAS outdoor event in Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 14th Nov 2024
“Cats, Newts, Specs and OGs: the world’s most important telescopes” The optical telescope has been the single greatest invention in the development of astronomy. Although Galileo did not invent it,…
14 Nov 2024 – Moon Gazing – C’mere til we look at the night sky In association with: Date and Time: 14 Nov 2024 19:00 Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre