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 on 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.
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
Due to the long bright evenings there are not held during the summer. They will resume on 29 September 2017 in Sandymount and on 30 September 2017 in Clontarf.
Other Events
2017 Dates to Save
August 18-20: Skellig Star Party - Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry.
October 27-29: Mayo Dark Sky Festival - Newport, Co Mayo.