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Irish involvement in NASAs missions to the moon are not always well known or publicised. While it might be hard to imagine, the first Irish experiment in space was run by DIAS scientists in 1972 on Apollo 16…. Read More
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Dunsink Observatory today announced the launch of Mirrors to the Sky a special publication celebrating Space Crafts, a two year STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths) initiative that brought together DIAS scientists, artists… Read More
By Dr Simon Walker The northern and southern lights – also known as the aurora borealis and aurora australis – are not only spectacularly beautiful, but they also provide valuable clues about the space environment around Earth and… Read More
In order to celebrate international #ObserveTheMoon night, the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium , Birr Castle Demesne and DIAS Dunsink Observatory , are launching a joint colouring competition! The competition is now live and entries… Read More
We often say that the summer is quiet for events in the observatory, since our official visitor season wraps up in late March each year, but we have been keeping ourselves busy since then so we wanted to… Read More
Today, the 14th of April, we celebrate the birthday of astronomer Annie (Russell) Maunder. Born in 1868 in Stabane Co. Tyrone, she worked as a computer in the Greenwich Royal Observatory where she met her husband Edward Walter… Read More
Ahead of tomorrow’s alignment of 6 planets in the night sky, we wanted to post some information for anyone who is interested in heading out to have a look. First off, which planets will be visible? Mars, Jupiter,… Read More
You may or may not have heard about our new project Space Crafts. Space Crafts is a new STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts & Maths) initiative being run at DIAS Dunsink Observatory and is funded through the Science Foundation… Read More
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Friday 5th May – Full moon at 6.34 am. Saturday/Sunday… Read More
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Thursday 6th April – Full moon at 5.34 am. Sunday… Read More
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Artemis II – A lunar mission used by Solar scientists
Last Updated: April 23, 2026 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Irish involvement in NASAs missions to the moon are not always well known or publicised. While it might be hard to imagine, the first Irish experiment in space was run by DIAS scientists in 1972 on Apollo 16…. Read More
Category: Blog Posts Tags: blog posts
Mirrors to the Sky Launch
Last Updated: May 11, 2026 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Dunsink Observatory today announced the launch of Mirrors to the Sky a special publication celebrating Space Crafts, a two year STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths) initiative that brought together DIAS scientists, artists… Read More
Category: Blog Posts Tags: blog posts
Aurora and Space Weather
Last Updated: November 19, 2025 by Stephenie Brophy Lee Leave a Comment
By Dr Simon Walker The northern and southern lights – also known as the aurora borealis and aurora australis – are not only spectacularly beautiful, but they also provide valuable clues about the space environment around Earth and… Read More
Category: Blog Posts Tags: blog posts
International Observe the Moon Night Colouring Competition
Last Updated: October 3, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
In order to celebrate international #ObserveTheMoon night, the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium , Birr Castle Demesne and DIAS Dunsink Observatory , are launching a joint colouring competition! The competition is now live and entries… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events Tags: blog posts
Summer Updates
Last Updated: June 26, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
We often say that the summer is quiet for events in the observatory, since our official visitor season wraps up in late March each year, but we have been keeping ourselves busy since then so we wanted to… Read More
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Annie Maunder and the Maunder Minimum
Last Updated: April 14, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Today, the 14th of April, we celebrate the birthday of astronomer Annie (Russell) Maunder. Born in 1868 in Stabane Co. Tyrone, she worked as a computer in the Greenwich Royal Observatory where she met her husband Edward Walter… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events Tags: blog posts
21st January 2025 Planet Alignment
Last Updated: January 20, 2025 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Ahead of tomorrow’s alignment of 6 planets in the night sky, we wanted to post some information for anyone who is interested in heading out to have a look. First off, which planets will be visible? Mars, Jupiter,… Read More
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The Start of Space Crafts
Last Updated: July 1, 2024 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
You may or may not have heard about our new project Space Crafts. Space Crafts is a new STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts & Maths) initiative being run at DIAS Dunsink Observatory and is funded through the Science Foundation… Read More
Category: Blog Posts Tags: blog posts
Night Sky Guide – May 2023
Last Updated: April 27, 2023 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Friday 5th May – Full moon at 6.34 am. Saturday/Sunday… Read More
Category: Events Tags: blog posts, Sky Notes
Night Sky Guide – April 2023
Posted: April 3, 2023 by Sadhbh Leahy Leave a Comment
Welcome to our monthly guide to the night sky! We are posting a monthly list of astronomical activities to keep an eye out for in the night sky. Thursday 6th April – Full moon at 5.34 am. Sunday… Read More
Category: Blog Posts, Events Tags: blog posts, Sky Notes
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