Free stacking and processing package for deep sky objects taken with a dslr. Irish federation of astronomical societies observations. According to astronomy ireland it will be the brightest object in the night sky tonight at 9. Hi all i have a meade lx200 gps telescope and i downloaded the ascom driver for meade lx200gps and lx200r combined telescopefocuser, 5. Index ifas irish federation of astronomical societies. Stellarium is software that allows people to use their home computer as a virtual planetarium. Irish federation of astronomical societies binocular. Watch out for the international space station over dublin sky. It calculates the positions of the sun and moon, planets, stars qnd lots more and draws how the sky would look to an observer depending on their location and the time. Irish federation of astronomical societies may 2020. Professional and amateur organizations resources cds.
This is an approximate location based on the address above. Lofar telescope is a major step forward for irish astronomy the irish node of lofar, the worlds largest radio telescope a tool that can be used around the clock and in any weather. Dias dunsink observatory, part of the dublin institute for advanced studies dias and integral to the irish astronomy trail, has a long history in the service of science. Once again i set up my william optics 158 mm f7 apochromatic refractor in my back. The society holds public stargazing events to raise interest in astronomy. The aim of the federation is to promote the interests and development of amateur. We have a huge focus on irish space stories and irish involvement in any discoveries. It runs from september until the end of april and is held in the bell lecture theatre in the physics building, main campus, queens university, belfast. Free family friendly education event hosted by irish astronomical society in conjunction with the phoenix park visitor centre of the opw, phoenix park, dublin. Bell lecture theatre, main physics building, queens university, befast, belfast, bt71nn. Irish astronomical links derek watters great astronomy resource by astronomy irelands coordinator in dundalk dcu astronomy society astrosoc excellent site run by dcu astronomy club. Midlands astronomy club has been featured on 2 recent episode of westmeath county matters on irish tv sky channel 191, freeview, and. Federation of astronomical societies national astronomy.
Apr 10, 20 stargazers are set to be in for a treat tonight as the international space station iss will be passing over dublin at around 9. With over 200 members the iaa is northern irelands premier organisation for amateur astronomers. Irish federation of astronomical societies east antrim astronomical society. Celestia provides a 3d realtime visualisation of space that allows users to fly through the solar system, galaxies, and the rest of the universe. Feb 01, 2016 a new exhibition of space photos taken by irish amateur astronomers and photographers is opening at the botanic gardens in dublin today. As of march 20, software bisques thesky x includes builtin support for controlling devices through their ascom drivers. Plan your visit to ireland via the irish astronomy trail and learn more about our heritage of observing the stars. We also feature what to see in irish skies and report on what irish people have seen in the skies. The international astronomical union iau was founded in 1919. Federation of astronomical societies astronomy federation national. Mythical ireland was founded in march 2000 and regularly receives donations from visitors to keep it going.
It displays stars, constellations, planets, nebulae and others things like ground, landscape, atmosphere, etc. Irish astronomical association public group facebook. Dunsink observatory in dublin has its astronomical roots planted in the 1700s and welcomes thousands of visitors every. Irish federation of astronomical societies messier. Please see more details, that includes information in obtaining a copy. Irish federation of astronomical societies index ifas. The best places for stargazing in ireland skyatnightmagazine. I have imaged this area before different framing but this is one from february just tried to improve it some today. Midlands astronomy club, tullamore, offaly, ireland. Images of starlight astronomical exhibition linen hall, belfast. Irish federation of astronomical societies ifas the irish astronomical society ias astronomy ireland. A planetarium software that shows a 3d simulation of the night sky. Free software is arranged in over fifty categories. I am able to connect to the mount using stellarium scope, astrotortilla and phd guiding provided i do the following 1.
Ifas, the irish federation of astronomical societies is the national organisation of participating amateur astronomy cubs in ireland. My weather websites are promising clear skies tonight sunday 19th april 2020 over dublin. Music and audio multimedia pc tools internet programming graphics games miscellaneous software screensaver wallpapers home and entertainment cover editors typing software cataloguing tv tuners recipes lottery soccer bets astronomy science education health misc. Jun 29, 2017 ireland has joined an international astronomy network, with a new telescope set to help the country up the european scientific ante lofar. This is the home of the ascom initiative, a looselyknit group of astronomy software developers and astronomy device manufacturers devoted to vendorindependent plugandplay control. Irish federation of astronomical societies ic 2177 ifas. The irish federation of astronomical societies ifas is an umbrella group comprising most of the national and regional astronomical societies on the island of. International space station visible in irish skies tonight. Astronomy ireland is an astronomy association based in ireland including the republic and northern ireland. Please note that paidup ias members have been mailed a free copy. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including. Home and entertainment geography sports horoscopes weather forecast mobile phone. Hi all since getting a 120mm refractor is not getting the use, so its time to sell.
Purpose of this thread this is a read only collection of links to posts on cloudy nights and to external web links that describe either how to do something, or are otherwise of significant value to the beginning, or even the seasoned amateur astronomer. A collection of astronomical pictures jointly produced by the irish astronomical association iaa, in conjunction with the irish. Irish federation of astronomical societies wikipedia. The route spans the island and takes in eight of its major astronomical landmarks. Irish astronomical association belfast astronomy clubs. Recent visitor during observing sessions, partial to chips, milk, steak or chicken pieces and swiss rolls, other astronomy links astronomy software. Formed in 1974, the federation of astronomical societies was conceived as a sort of union of astronomical societies, groups, and individuals, liasing together, where practicable, for their mutual benefit. Watch out for the international space station over dublin.
The irish astronomical society, the oldest astronomy club in ireland, was founded in dolier street, dublin on 5 october 1937. The night the moon turned red article 78 saturday night, march 3rd, the full moon entered the earths shadow, and when it did, it turned a dark red. Commencing early february 2020, a course of 12 lectures on astronomy for beginners at the peoples college, mountjoy square, dublin 1. Ireland gets set to join the space race the irish times. Irish federation of astronomical societies bresser. Common astronomy software applications the full nrao package. And provided that the skies are clear, people will be able to. A nasa site dealing with solar astronomy and how it affects earth.
Synthesis imaging software from canadas dominion radio astronomy observatory. Astronomy ireland and the irish federation of astronomical societies. See the links here cosmos 2017 takes place on the weekend of march 31st to april 2nd at the 4 shamrock lodge hotel in athlone. Some members bring their telescopes to these events and have been nicknamed dublin sidewalk astronomers. Irish federation of astronomical societies clear skies. For more information see the faq working with thesky section 2. Ifas, the irish federation of astronomical societies is.
Astronomy freeware planetarium, moonsetmoonrise and much more. A new exhibition of space photos taken by irish amateur astronomers and photographers is opening at the botanic gardens in dublin today. Stargazers are set to be in for a treat tonight as the international space station iss will be passing over dublin at around 9. Home of irish astronomy irish federation of astronomical. Chat forums for gettingoffering tips, tricks and sharing news and events. Free, secure and fast windows astronomy software downloads from the largest open source applications and software. It includes a handy table of sunset and twilight times as well as moon phases. Irish federation of astronomical societies ifas home of irish. The irish astronomical society ias is a dublin based astronomy club of choice for professionals, amateurs, novices and families. Stellarium renders 3d photorealistic skies in real time with opengl.
Astro software 8 software found along our travels that might be of use to you in in your hobby. The irish federation of astronomical societies ifas is an umbrella group comprising most of the national and regional astronomical societies on the island of ireland. Ireland to fund membership of european telescope network. Irish federation of astronomy societies home facebook. Irish dark skies 183 topics a place to discuss the on going struggle against light pollution on the island of ireland. On the 3rd the pleiads get a new sister as venus enters the cluster, lying just 14 degree south of alcoyne. The lecture programme is held in association with the school of mathematics and physics, queens university belfast. Notable for its display of realtime data and photography sent in by visitors to the site. Club and society nationwide events, posted in one easytofind. Lofar telescope is a major step forward for irish astronomy. Irish federation of astronomy societies groups facebook. It has a detailed diary tailored for irish observers. Hi all, trying a more condensed guide for may which is below.
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