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...
Our first talk of 2026 will be presented by our fellow member John Flannery at 7:30pm on next Monday 26th January (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. Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking this link...
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...
