The DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics Section, which evolved from the former Cosmic Ray Section and the Astronomy Section at Dunsink Observatory, carries out research in a range of fields: active galactic nuclei, advanced evolution of massive stars, computational astrophysics, data mining, evolution of extragalactic systems, high-energy astrophysics, and star formation. Learn more about these topics at the DIAS astro webpages.
Citizen Science at Dunsink
Citizen science allows members of the public to become partners in the research that we do at Dunsink, and enables them to make real contributions to scientific research. We host a range of projects related to weather, space weather, and meteor detection. Please find more information on our citizen science webpages.
Latest News
Read all about the new Astronomical Observatories of Ireland partnership here.
Tickets for our Race to Space Escape Room are now available! Book here.
School Visits
If you are a school teacher who would like to bring a class group to the observatory, please fill in your details here and we will get in touch with you at arrange.
Research
The DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics Section, which evolved from the former Cosmic Ray Section and the Astronomy Section at Dunsink Observatory, carries out research in a range of fields: active galactic nuclei, advanced evolution of massive stars, computational astrophysics, data mining, evolution of extragalactic systems, high-energy astrophysics, and star formation. Learn more about these topics at the DIAS astro webpages.
Citizen Science at Dunsink
Citizen science allows members of the public to become partners in the research that we do at Dunsink, and enables them to make real contributions to scientific research. We host a range of projects related to weather, space weather, and meteor detection. Please find more information on our citizen science webpages.
Latest News
Read all about the new Astronomical Observatories of Ireland partnership here.
Events
Check out our upcoming events at dunsink.dias.ie/events.
Tickets for our Race to Space Escape Room are now available! Book here.
School Visits
If you are a school teacher who would like to bring a class group to the observatory, please fill in your details here and we will get in touch with you at arrange.
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