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Formed in 1937, the IAS is the longest established astronomy society in Ireland.
The Irish Astronomical Society is holding a FREE public Lunar Eclipse Viewing Event at the Howth Summit Car Park this Sunday 7th September at 7pm. It is weather dependent. All are welcome.
Our first public talk of the season is on Monday 29th September at 7:30pm in the Beech Hill building in UCD. We have a very interesting presentation on the night. We are pleased to introduce documentary filmmaker Seán Ó Cearrúlláin to present a screening of a new documentary on the amateur astronomers of Ireland (see...
The event for tonight has been cancelled due to the clouds - keep an eye for a new event scheduled over the next few days! --- As part of its programme of free public events, the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS) intends to set up a Skywatching event at the Martello tower carpark, Sandymount, (near Eircode:...
Our October's public talk is on Monday 20th October at 7:30pm in the Beech Hill building in UCD. Professor Tom Ray, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, will give a talk titled “How the James Webb Space Telescope is changing our understanding of the Universe”. Tom has given us many entertaining and informative talks previously and...
✨ Clogherhead to the Cosmos ✨ Astrophotography Exhibition — Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, November 2025 Journey from Ireland’s eastern shores to the vast expanse of the universe in Clogherhead to the Cosmos, an expansive exhibition celebrating the best of Irish astrophotography. Showcasing the talent of Irish photographers , the exhibition invites visitors to explore...
Join the Irish Astronomical Society for some telescopic delights and the science behind the technology & what you're looking at. For over 85 years the Irish Astronomical Society has been promoting an interest in the wonders of the night sky and the science of astronomy. We are delighted to welcome you to this sponsored event...
✨ Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky! ✨ Join the Irish Astronomical Society and Astrophotography Club Ireland for an Astrophotography Workshop — your gateway to capturing the beauty of the cosmos! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop will guide you through: 🌌 The fundamentals of astrophotography 🔭 Choosing the right gear 🚀 Tips to...
Abstract One of the open questions in modern day astronomy is how do planets like our own form. A key component in answering this is to better understand the natal environments of the planets that we see, protoplanetary discs. At the centre of these vast discs of gas and dust, that can extend up to...
We are holding our special Christmas event for 2025 in Dunsink Observatory Hosted by our society, it will be great fun and an opportunity to meet friends and fellow amateur astronomers, including members from other IFAS clubs in this very important historical setting. Dunsink requires anyone attending to pre-book so we are all required to...
Cancelled due to bad weather unfortunately! Join Us for a Night Under the Geminids! As part of our free public events programme, the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS) is thrilled to invite you to a Skywatching Evening at the Howth Summit Car Park on Sunday, 14th December, at 8pm. We’ll be watching the Geminid meteor shower,...
As part of its programme of free public events, the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS) intends to set up a Skywatching event at the Martello tower carpark, Sandymount, (near Eircode: D04W3C4) today Saturday 3rd January at 7:30pm. Join us as we view the full moon and planets in the night sky through modern telescopes. Chat to...