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Global Astronomy Month 2012
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With the approach of Global Astronomy Month 2012 (GAM 2012) in April, astronomers around the globe are organizing events for the world’s largest celebration of astronomy in all its forms. Join Astronomers Without Borders in sharing the Universe with others under the motto, One People, One Sky.
For more see the announcement on the forum
Russian Cosmonaut to visit Dublin
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The Russian Alliance non-profit organisation, with the support of the Russian Embassy Dublin, the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies, and DCU have arranged for Cosmonaut Mikhail Korniyenko to visit Dublin in mid-April as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic flight on April 12th, 1961.
Korniyenko will give a FREE public lecture in The Helix (at DCU), Dublin on Thursday April 14th. For more http://www.irishastronomy.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=11&id=88833&Itemid=40
Russian Cosmonaut to visit Dublin
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The Russian Alliance non-profit organisation, with the support of the Russian Embassy Dublin, the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies, and DCU have arranged for Cosmonaut Mikhail Korniyenko to visit Dublin in mid-April as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic flight on April 12th, 1961.
Korniyenko will give a FREE public lecture in The Helix (at DCU), Dublin on Thursday April 14th. For more see here:
COSMOS 2011 - The Universe Comes to Tullamore!
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COSMOS 2011, hosted by Midlands Astronomy Club comes to Annaharvey Equestrian Farm once again over the weekend of April 1st to 3rd. 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
Global Astronomy Month: April 2011
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April 2011 will again be a busy month for amateur and professional astronomers, educators and astronomy enthusiasts as Global Astronomy Month (GAM) returns for its second edition. The annual event, organized by Astronomers Without Borders, celebrates the Universe in the spirit of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 cornerstone project ”100 Hours of Astronomy.”
Astronomy clubs, science centers, schools, educators, and other astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are invited to reserve dates in April 2011 for public outreach, hands-on activities, observing sessions and more while sharing the enthusiasm with others across the globe during Global Astronomy Month. Everyone is invited.
More details available in this PDF.
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