The 2026/27 Programme – all are welcome

The Lecture Programme is held in association with the School of Mathematics and Physics, Queen’s University Belfast.

It runs from September until the end of April and is held in the Larmor Lecture Theatre in the Physics Building, main campus, Queen’s University, Belfast. Meetings start at 7.30pm sharp and consist of a short talk given by one of our members followed by the main lecture, usually given by a Professional Astronomer.  

The lecture over, light refreshments are available free of charge. At this time members are free to mix and discuss the latest astronomical news and events. The meeting finishes at 21:30.

23 September — Prof Mike Burton, AOP
The New Armagh Planetarium

Also reports from IAA Members on the 12th August Total Solar Eclipse

7 October — Dr Meg Schwamb, QUB
Unveiling the Solar System with the LSST

21 October — Dr Rok Nezik, AOP
The Polarized Solar System

4 November — Dr Fiontann Callan, QUB
Thermonuclear Supernovae: How to Blow Up a White Dwarf Star

18 November — TBA

2 December — Dr Jorick Vink, AOP
The Earliest Stars in the Universe

16 December — TBA