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Interview with Steve Mallia from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

By Qi Qi Kennedy of DCU. I had the pleasure of being able to interview Steve Mallia from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC), who is a frequent visitor and supporter of DIAS Dunsink Observatory, during Irish… Read More

The Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA)

Join us on Thurs Evening 15th November 2018 at 19:30hrs in DIAS Dunsink Observatory to learn more about the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), the exciting and challenging next-generation Astronomical Facility, which is  currently at the design and prototype… Read More

An Interview with John Flannery and Val Dunne of the Irish Astronomical Society

Interview with John Flannery and Val Dunne of the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS), our volunteering partners at DIAS Dunsink Observatory John Flannery and Val Dunne are members of the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS). Val is the Treasurer of… Read More

NEMETODE Meteor Citizen-Science Workshop Weekend

14th/15th September 2018 at DIAS Dunsink Observatory The Annual NEMETODE Meteor Workshop Weekend was held at DIAS Dunsink Observatory on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th of September 2018. The weekend consisted of a Public Open Night on Friday… Read More

The Night Sky Over Ireland

The Night Sky Over Ireland was an event held at DIAS Dunsink Observatory in partnership with Science Gallery Dublin (TCD) on Saturday the 1st September 2018 to a full to capacity Meridian Room. Science Gallery Dublin (TCD) was… Read More

Irish Heritage Week 2018

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

Interview with Dr. Niall Smith of Blackrock Castle Observatory

An interview with Dr. Niall Smith of BCO and CIT. A guest blog by Qi Qi Kennedy (DCU). I spoke to Dr. Niall Smith before his talk at the Moon Cycle event in DIAS Dunsink Observatory. He is… Read More

Viewing the Total Lunar Eclipse 2018

A guest blog by Qi Qi Kennedy (DCU) about the Lunar Eclipse of 2018. Over a hundred people visited DIAS Dunsink Observatory in spite of a thick blanket of cloud on Friday 27th July, the evening of the… Read More

Moon Cycle to DIAS Dunsink Observatory

The Moon Cycle, part of the Festival of Curiosity, on the19th of July 2018. A guest blog by Qi Qi Kennedy (DCU). Cyclists travelled by moonlight out from town and along the Royal Canal to DIAS Dunsink Observatory…. Read More

Total Lunar Eclipse July 27th 2018

Total Lunar Eclipse – July 27th 2018 Guest Blog by John Flannery of the Irish Astronomical Society The evening of Friday, July 27th, sees the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century visible over a wide area… Read More