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Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan nets his 3rd supernova
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Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan received conformation of his 3rd supernova discovery from his Dublin-based backyard observatory. This from RTE:
http://www.irishastronomy.org/index.php/kunena?view=topic&catid=11&id=99955
Dave discovered the Type 1c Supernova nearly two weeks ago, but was confirmed by a team of professional astronomers in China and announced by the International Astronomical Union on Saturday. It has been named "Supernova 2014as".
Midlands AC Presents COSMOS 2014 - April 4th to 6th at Athlone
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Hosted by Midlands Astronomy Club and Ireland's only weekend-long Astronomy Star Party, COSMOS 2014 makes its way to the luxurious 4 Star Shamrock Lodge Hotel in County Westmeath over the weekend of April 4th to 6th.
The Guest Speakers include:
- Mr. Will Gater Astronomer, Science Write, and author of "The Practical Astronomer".
- Dr. Xavier Pellicer Geologist with the Geological Survey of Ireland, working with NASA.
- Dr. Eamon O'Gorman Theoretical Physics Postdoctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin.
- Ms. Mary Mulvihill Science author and broadcaster from Ingenious Ireland.
- Mr. William Bean Irish Astronomer & Blogger.
- Mr. John McKeon Irish Astrophotograher.
- Mr. Michael O'Connell Midlands Astronomy Club
- Mr. Declan Molloy Midlands Astronomy Club
Once of Ireland's best loved astronomical get-togethers, the weekend offers visitors almost everything from:
* Lectures by experienced and renowned people
* Exhibits and Displays
* Astro Buy & Sell
* Observing (2 nights worth)
* Saturday Night Dinner Party
* The Annual Cosmos Table Quiz
* Great opportunity to get to know like-minded amateur astronomers from around Ireland.
More details from the forums here or from the MAC website: www.midlandsastronomy.com including accommodation list and programme of events.
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- Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
- That's great news, Finbarr! Huge congratulations on reaching 40 comets! Wow! Thank you for this...
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- Observations - 25 January 2023
- Hello everyone. I began observing on this Wednesday night from 17.30UT with my Williams Optics...
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- February 2023 Observing Guide
- Hi all, PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW SUMMARY AND GUIDE IS FOR AN APPROXIMATE LATITUDE OF 55 DEGREES NORTH...
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- Observations - 17/01/23
- Hello folks again. These were the 4 other doubles I attempted on Thursday night 19th January 2023...
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- The Cocoon Nebula in SHO
- Hello All, Here is the Cocoon Nebula. I started in November (2021) and had to wait until 18th Jan...
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- Space Store Fortnightly Astro Chat with Terry Moseley and Nick Howes
- Terry and Nick are back tomorrow night (17th) at 7:30pm.
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- Manfrotto 029 Deluxe Three Way Pan Head
- Hi, I'd be interested in the Manfotto head, if it's still available. Thanks, Mike
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