Irish Astronomical Association | Astronomy in Northern Ireland

Lecture 16th March - Michael O’Connell, MAC: "The Antikythera Mechanism: The World's Oldest Computer" Updated

Submitted by iaaadmin on Wed, 2016-03-16 21:05

*Update* Michael mentioned the BBC Documentary on the subject. It can be seen here........

Lecture - 2nd March - Nick Howes - "The Largest Telescope in the World"

Submitted by iaaadmin on Wed, 2016-03-02 16:14

We are delighted to welcome well-known astronomy populariser Nick Howes to talk to us on the ALMA Telescope.

Nick is a freelance science writer and amateur astronomer, whose work has included science writer for the European Space Agencies Science Portal.

Lecture - 17th Feb - Prof Andy Shearer (NUIG) - “What we don’t know (Dark Energy and Dark Matter)”

Submitted by iaaadmin on Sun, 2016-02-14 10:35

We know a lot about the universe but what makes astronomy a continuously fascinating subject is what we don’t know. This includes 96% of the energy of the universe which is in the form of either dark matter or dark energy. Apart from these major considerations there are many other aspects of the universe we don’t understand including : Where do the highest energy cosmic rays come from? Is there life elsewhere in the universe? What are neutron stars made of?

Sat 13th Feb - An Astronomical Day Out at Dunsink Observatory - with Final Programme!

Submitted by iaaadmin on Sat, 2016-02-13 10:50

Situated on the North side of Dublin, Dunsink Observatory has a wonderful history of astronomical exploration going back centuries. These days it is run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and they have teamed up with amateur astronomers from the IAA, IAS and IFAS to bring you a day of astronomy talks, tours and entertainment, all for free!

Dunsink Observatory is located here,,,,

IAA Warm-up Talk 3rd Feb 2016

Submitted by iaaadmin on Thu, 2016-02-04 08:32

Lecture - 3rd Feb - Prof Mihalis Mathioudakis: "What we'll learn from the biggest solar telescope in the world"

Submitted by iaaadmin on Wed, 2016-02-03 10:24

The Sun is the most important astronomical object for humankind with solar activity driving space weather and having profound effects on climate and communications.

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