Post by rn1 on Oct 22, 2013 21:26:22 GMT
Hi Guys
For anyone who knows me I would just like to take this opportunity to invite amateur astronomers from all over the NI to the 11th Galway Astronomy Festival taking place here in the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland, "Tribes of Galway" on February 1st 2014 a week before the Europen AstroFest in London. So why not get a bus or train and attend our biggest annual astronomy gathering with 9 great talks, exhibitions, trade stands, Astro Buy and Sell, Astro Q&A, fine food and a some of the darkest skies in Europe. We have some great speakers this year, to nane a few Paul Mohr is showcasing his new book on Greek Astronomy and Tom O'Donaghue whose recent image of Rho Ophiuchi and Antares Nebulae took 2nd place @ the "Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013
Entry only GB£15 (€20) payable at the door, see previous review's here at viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7492 and in Sky at Night magazines
We recommend you use www.gohop.com for finding connections to Galway from your location of departure.
“City of Stars" is the theme for the 2014 Galway Astronomy Festival which takes place on February 1st at the Westwood House Hotel with an emphasis on how exploration of the Cosmos has inspired communities and cultures in our city that would not otherwise do so, to think about the Universe. From its humble beginnings in January 2004 to the present day our Astronomy Festival has become Ireland’s biggest annual gathering of amateur astronomers who come here from around the country to meet in friendship and to exchange information, successful stargazing and mutual progress.
The event will follow the same format as last year with six talks split into two sessions in the morning and evening. A new lunchtime interlude with two mini observing workshops and in the late evening we present the new Sir Patrick Moore Memorial Lecture.
Westwood house Hotel Feb 1st
Speakers
1. Guy Hurst, Editor of "The Astronomer magazine" UK: "The Glory of Globular Star Clusters"
2. Dr Matt Redman, Director of Centre for Astronomy, NUI Galway: "Star formation and Star Destruction"
3. Dr Deirdre Coffey, UCD: "Exploring the Universe: The View from Hubble and Beyond"
4. Tom O'Donaghue: "Cosmic Vistas: The Universe in Colour" www.astrophotography.ie
5. Paul Mohr: "The genius of the Greek naked-eye astronomers: Measuring the Cosmos with dioptra and trigonometry"
6. Michael O’Connell: "From the Big Dipper to the Southern Cross: Observing the southern sky Down Under”
Workshops
7. Paul Byrne: ”Double Stars - Two's Company, Three's A Triple System”
( In his workshop he can present handouts along with a a presentation on a list of his favourite doubles, also an explanation of separation and position angles, something that people who don't observe doubles mau not understand)
8. Brian MacGabhann, “Building a DIY solar filter for observing our nearest Star”
(Talking through building a solar filter for a refractor, reflector or SCT, with a complete demo and examples of the finsished product).
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Astrofest dinner 7.30 pm - Price (€25) followed by
The Sir Patrick Moore Memorial talk by
Guy Hurst: "The Astronomer: The First 50 years" celebrating their Golden Jubilee 1964-2014
Since ‘The Astronomer’ was formed in 1964, there have been a remarkable series of achievements which have been published in the magazine and these highlights are given in this talk. As editor since 1975, Guy describes how it feels to be in ‘the hot seat’ when checking and hopefully confirming the many discoveries reported to TAHQ! The liaison with professionals at the Central Bureau (USA) remains a vital service by TA to filter out false alarms.
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There will also be two nights observing and a visit to the National University of Ireland/Galway (NUIG) Observatory, The observatory consists of a “state-of-the-art” 40cm semi-automated Cassegrain with high-quality instrumentation that cost over £70,000 to build. There is also a 3-meter radio telescope in the observatory grounds. Well worth a visit! astro.nuigalway.ie/
For anyone coming on the friday evening the NUIG AstroSoc will be opening the observatory and will be running 3D tours of the Universe with their 3D display at the Centre of Astronomy at the College, just a 5 minute walk for the Star Party venue.
The late night observing will take place of course on both nights at Brigit's Garden, which is a country park at Pollagh, Rosscahill, a mile north of the N59 between Oughterard and Moycullen. It is a wonderful observing location as set in a beautiful rural location with Lough Corrib on one side and Connemara on the other. The distance from the Westwood House Hotel is only 12 miles which equates to about 15 minutes drive time.
The 11-acre site brings Celtic heritage to life through nature, art and unique gardens themed on Celtic festivals. It has gardens, nature walks, Wind Chamber, Fairy Fort and a 16 metre wide Calendar Sundial, the largest of it’s kind in Ireland. For photos from revious years see
As you can see a very packed event and we hope you to see you at the Festival , you can find further information at www.galwayastronomyclub.ie or phone the me on 00353868434003 I will be happy to take your call and any questions
An accommadation guide will soon appear on our website at www.galwayastronomyclub.ie
Clear Skies!!
Hope to see you there
Ronan Newman
Chairman
Galway Astronomy Club
For anyone who knows me I would just like to take this opportunity to invite amateur astronomers from all over the NI to the 11th Galway Astronomy Festival taking place here in the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland, "Tribes of Galway" on February 1st 2014 a week before the Europen AstroFest in London. So why not get a bus or train and attend our biggest annual astronomy gathering with 9 great talks, exhibitions, trade stands, Astro Buy and Sell, Astro Q&A, fine food and a some of the darkest skies in Europe. We have some great speakers this year, to nane a few Paul Mohr is showcasing his new book on Greek Astronomy and Tom O'Donaghue whose recent image of Rho Ophiuchi and Antares Nebulae took 2nd place @ the "Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013
Entry only GB£15 (€20) payable at the door, see previous review's here at viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7492 and in Sky at Night magazines
We recommend you use www.gohop.com for finding connections to Galway from your location of departure.
“City of Stars" is the theme for the 2014 Galway Astronomy Festival which takes place on February 1st at the Westwood House Hotel with an emphasis on how exploration of the Cosmos has inspired communities and cultures in our city that would not otherwise do so, to think about the Universe. From its humble beginnings in January 2004 to the present day our Astronomy Festival has become Ireland’s biggest annual gathering of amateur astronomers who come here from around the country to meet in friendship and to exchange information, successful stargazing and mutual progress.
The event will follow the same format as last year with six talks split into two sessions in the morning and evening. A new lunchtime interlude with two mini observing workshops and in the late evening we present the new Sir Patrick Moore Memorial Lecture.
Westwood house Hotel Feb 1st
Speakers
1. Guy Hurst, Editor of "The Astronomer magazine" UK: "The Glory of Globular Star Clusters"
2. Dr Matt Redman, Director of Centre for Astronomy, NUI Galway: "Star formation and Star Destruction"
3. Dr Deirdre Coffey, UCD: "Exploring the Universe: The View from Hubble and Beyond"
4. Tom O'Donaghue: "Cosmic Vistas: The Universe in Colour" www.astrophotography.ie
5. Paul Mohr: "The genius of the Greek naked-eye astronomers: Measuring the Cosmos with dioptra and trigonometry"
6. Michael O’Connell: "From the Big Dipper to the Southern Cross: Observing the southern sky Down Under”
Workshops
7. Paul Byrne: ”Double Stars - Two's Company, Three's A Triple System”
( In his workshop he can present handouts along with a a presentation on a list of his favourite doubles, also an explanation of separation and position angles, something that people who don't observe doubles mau not understand)
8. Brian MacGabhann, “Building a DIY solar filter for observing our nearest Star”
(Talking through building a solar filter for a refractor, reflector or SCT, with a complete demo and examples of the finsished product).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Astrofest dinner 7.30 pm - Price (€25) followed by
The Sir Patrick Moore Memorial talk by
Guy Hurst: "The Astronomer: The First 50 years" celebrating their Golden Jubilee 1964-2014
Since ‘The Astronomer’ was formed in 1964, there have been a remarkable series of achievements which have been published in the magazine and these highlights are given in this talk. As editor since 1975, Guy describes how it feels to be in ‘the hot seat’ when checking and hopefully confirming the many discoveries reported to TAHQ! The liaison with professionals at the Central Bureau (USA) remains a vital service by TA to filter out false alarms.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
There will also be two nights observing and a visit to the National University of Ireland/Galway (NUIG) Observatory, The observatory consists of a “state-of-the-art” 40cm semi-automated Cassegrain with high-quality instrumentation that cost over £70,000 to build. There is also a 3-meter radio telescope in the observatory grounds. Well worth a visit! astro.nuigalway.ie/
For anyone coming on the friday evening the NUIG AstroSoc will be opening the observatory and will be running 3D tours of the Universe with their 3D display at the Centre of Astronomy at the College, just a 5 minute walk for the Star Party venue.
The late night observing will take place of course on both nights at Brigit's Garden, which is a country park at Pollagh, Rosscahill, a mile north of the N59 between Oughterard and Moycullen. It is a wonderful observing location as set in a beautiful rural location with Lough Corrib on one side and Connemara on the other. The distance from the Westwood House Hotel is only 12 miles which equates to about 15 minutes drive time.
The 11-acre site brings Celtic heritage to life through nature, art and unique gardens themed on Celtic festivals. It has gardens, nature walks, Wind Chamber, Fairy Fort and a 16 metre wide Calendar Sundial, the largest of it’s kind in Ireland. For photos from revious years see
As you can see a very packed event and we hope you to see you at the Festival , you can find further information at www.galwayastronomyclub.ie or phone the me on 00353868434003 I will be happy to take your call and any questions
An accommadation guide will soon appear on our website at www.galwayastronomyclub.ie
Clear Skies!!
Hope to see you there
Ronan Newman
Chairman
Galway Astronomy Club