Expand your horizons through observation and education
Formed in 1937, the IAS is the longest established astronomy society in Ireland.
The Irish Astronomical Society is delighted to celebrate the 2026 Summer Solstice with a free public outreach event at the beautiful National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, on Sunday, 21st June, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, curious minds, and anyone with an interest in astronomy or the natural world to come...
For our April talk, the Society is delighted to welcome Dr Tim Pearce, who will present "Kuiper Belts Around Other Stars" at 7:30pm on Monday 27th April. This talk explores what Kuiper Belt-like structures around other stars look like, how they evolve, and what they reveal about hidden exoplanets. It will take place at our...
Our third talk of 2026 the Society is delighted to welcome Kevin Nolan who will present "Big Data, Big Universe" at 7:30pm on Monday 30th March (see details below). It will take place at our usual venue in Beech Hill, UCD, Eircode D04 P7W1. The talk will also be available on Zoom. Please join the...
