Events
IAS Lectures
The Eclipse Chasers Report
Monday 25th September 2017 (20.00 hrs).
Venue: Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2. All welcome, free event.
Members travelling for the August 21st total solar eclipse report and discuss their experiences.
The IAS: A Night To Celebrate
Monday 23rd October 2017 (20.00 hrs).
Venue: Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2. All welcome, free event.
On our 80th anniversary some of our long-standing and newer members recollect some memories of the Society.
Title: TBA
by Dr Luke Drury (DIAS)
Monday 27th November 2017 (20.00 hrs).
Venue: Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2. All welcome, free event.
IAS Astronomy Classes
In the autumn of 2017 the IAS will deliver a course on elementary astronomy for the People's College in the Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. It consists of 12 weekly one-hour sessions. It starts on Tuesday, 10th October 2017. The last two classes are in January 2018. The total cost is €110.
The lead tutor is John Flannery with special lectures on four evenings by Peter Denman, John Dolan, Michael Grehan, and Mick McCreary.
For more details please see https://www.peoplescollege.ie/courses/ or contact the People's College beforehand - Telephone: (01) 8735879, or email the College at info@peoplescollege.ie
IAS Public Star Parties
Sandymount, Dublin
Friday, Sep 29th 2017 (8 pm):
The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers meet at the car park, on Strand Road, just south of the Sandymount Martello Tower, Dublin 4. Free, all welcome.
Members bring along their telescopes and share the wonders of the night-sky with the public.
Some further dates, in Sandymount, are:
2017: Oct 27 and Nov 28.
Photo by M.Murphy.
Clontarf, Dublin
Saturday, Sep 30th 2017 (8 pm):
This is our Dublin north-side venue of the Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers of the IAS. The venue is the seafront car park, on Clontarf Road, opposite the Clontarf Bus Garage, Dublin 3. Free, all welcome.
Some further dates, in Clontarf, are:
2017: Oct 28 and Nov 29
Other Events
Malahide Community School Astronomy Course
Beginners may be interested in a astronomy course run by IAS member John Daly. The course includes a primer on Binoculars and Telescopes and practical sessions out under the stars.
It begins on 28th Sep 2017. Details can be found at Malahide Community School.
Note that this is not run by the IAS.
2017 Dates to Save
October 27-29: Mayo Dark Sky Festival - Newport, Co Mayo.