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COSMOS 2006: The Universe comes to Tullamore!

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  • 13-04-2006 4:18pm
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    Tullamore Astro
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    Thats right, once again, this annual Spring Star Party, Irelands second longest running one, will be held by Tullamore Asronomical Society in Annaharvey Equestrian Farm on April 21st to 23rd.

    Distinguished speakers (and their topics) include:

    Dr. Neil Bone, Associate Editor of Astronomy Now magazine
    (The Northern Lights: How, When and Why)

    Ash McFadden, Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium
    (Comets in the Classroom, including a look at the Rocket Egg-Lofting Competition)

    Anthony Murphy, Drogheda Astronomy Club
    (Newgrange and Precession – ancient astronomical masterplan?)

    Catherine Ansboro of Kingsland Observatory, Roscommon
    (Science: On a collision course with the real world)

    Dr. Massimo Teodorani, Astrophysicist, Science Writer and Independent SETI Researcher from Italy
    (Standard and non-standard SEI Research)

    Michael O’Connell, Tullamore Astronomical Society
    (Construction of a Backyard Astronomical Observatory)

    There will be exhibits and displays, buy and sell, Cosmic Dinner on Saturday night, Observing Sessions Friday and Saturday nights (or indoor activities if the weather is bad), free Table Quiz, prize draw, and more!

    The weekend will cost no more than €40 (other rates and concessions available)

    See our webpage for more information including times and fixtures.

    Clear Skies!

    Tullamore Astronomical Society


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    Tullamore Astro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Tullamore Astro


    As a rather dull ice-breaker, here are the speakers appearing at Cosmos 2006, in the flesh (well, not really...)!

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    Mr. Michael O’Connell, Tullamore Astronomical Society
    “Construction of a Backyard Astronomical Observatory”


    CatherineAnsbro_thumbnail.JPG
    Ms. Catherine Ansbro, Kingsland Observatory, Roscommon
    “Science: On a collision course with the real world”


    MassimoTeodorani_thumbnail.jpg
    Dr. Massimo Teodorani, Astrophysicist, Science Writer and Independent SETI Researcher, Italy
    “Standard and Non-Standard SETI Research”


    NeilBone_thumbnail.JPG
    Dr. Neil Bone, Associate Editor of Astronomy Now
    “The Northern Lights: How, When, and Why”


    AshMcFadden_thumbnail.JPG
    Ash McFadden, Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
    “Comets in the Classroom” (talk includes a look at the Rocket Egg-Lofting Competition!)


    AnthonyMurphy_thumbnail.JPG
    Mr. Anthony Murphy, Dundalk Astronomy Club
    “Newgrange and precession - ancient astronomical masterplan?”


    Hope to see some new faces over the weekend!


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