Solarfest has been running for some years now at Dunsink Observatory, through the dedication of a number of amateur astronomers and the support of DIAS. Our amateur astronomy partners maintain the Solarfest Facebook page, with lots of photos… Read More
From our regular blogger Qi Qi Kennedy, Masters student at UCD Continuing to review the meteor project over the last few years at DIAS Dunsink Observatory, next on my list was Michael O’Connell (IFAS, Midlands Astronomy Club, NEMETODE… Read More
On 23 January 2019, DIAS Dunsink Observatory held our first Public Open Night of 2019 which included captivating talks from Sam Green, PhD student (DIAS) and John Flannery (Irish Astronomical Society, IAS) and a visit to the South… Read More
Maths Week 2018 was held from October 13th to 21st and during this week DIAS Dunsink Observatory held the Hamilton Walk and a Public Open Night. The annual Hamilton walk was held on 16th October. Visitors walked from… Read More
A guest blog by Qi Qi Kennedy (DCU). During Irish National Heritage Week (18th – 26th August 2018), DIAS Dunsink Observatory (D15 XR2R) held two Public Open Nights on the Tuesday and Wednesday. National Heritage Week is organised… Read More
DIAS Dunsink Observatory sealed its status as one of Ireland’s most important scientific sites on the 23rd of June 2018 when it was recognised by the European Physical Society as a “site of historical significanceâ€. Dunsink joins other… Read More
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Solarfest
Last Updated: August 23, 2022 by Jonathan Mackey Leave a Comment
Solarfest has been running for some years now at Dunsink Observatory, through the dedication of a number of amateur astronomers and the support of DIAS. Our amateur astronomy partners maintain the Solarfest Facebook page, with lots of photos… Read More
Meteors 2020: Interview with Michael O’Connell
Last Updated: October 29, 2020 by Jonathan Mackey Leave a Comment
From our regular blogger Qi Qi Kennedy, Masters student at UCD Continuing to review the meteor project over the last few years at DIAS Dunsink Observatory, next on my list was Michael O’Connell (IFAS, Midlands Astronomy Club, NEMETODE… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events Tags: amateur astronomy, astrophotography, citizen science, meteors
Open Nights Early 2019
Last Updated: June 20, 2019 by Jonathan Mackey Leave a Comment
On 23 January 2019, DIAS Dunsink Observatory held our first Public Open Night of 2019 which included captivating talks from Sam Green, PhD student (DIAS) and John Flannery (Irish Astronomical Society, IAS) and a visit to the South… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events
Maths Week 2018
Posted: March 28, 2019 by Jonathan Mackey Leave a Comment
Maths Week 2018 was held from October 13th to 21st and during this week DIAS Dunsink Observatory held the Hamilton Walk and a Public Open Night. The annual Hamilton walk was held on 16th October. Visitors walked from… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events
Irish Heritage Week 2018
Posted: September 27, 2018 by Jonathan Mackey Leave a Comment
A guest blog by Qi Qi Kennedy (DCU). During Irish National Heritage Week (18th – 26th August 2018), DIAS Dunsink Observatory (D15 XR2R) held two Public Open Nights on the Tuesday and Wednesday. National Heritage Week is organised… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events
Dunsink Observatory becomes Ireland’s first European site of historical significance
Last Updated: July 24, 2018 by Anne Grace Leave a Comment
DIAS Dunsink Observatory sealed its status as one of Ireland’s most important scientific sites on the 23rd of June 2018 when it was recognised by the European Physical Society as a “site of historical significanceâ€. Dunsink joins other… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events
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