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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…
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…
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…
✨ 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…
✨ 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…
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…