Congratulations to Michael O'Connell!

Well, October 2010 is turning into probably one of the most productive months ever for Amateur Astronomy in Ireland. This is becoming a fantastic year for all of us and we should all be proud of the amateur work being carried out here.

So, I'm thrilled to tell you that Michael O'Connell has been awarded the status of an Observatory Code from the International Astronomical Union Minor Planet Center.

Astroshot Observatory is now officially I87.

Warm congratulations Michael from all your friends and colleagues here on the IFAS boards. Yet another major distinction for Irish Amateur Astronomy and a personal achievement for yourself. Your hard work, dedication and commitment continues to reap rewards - we wish you many more.

There are now 11 official observatories on the Island of Ireland.

Any takers for the 12th (and get the ROI into double figures)?

Dave




977 Markree, Sligo
981 Armagh, Armagh
982 Dunsink, Dublin
I87 Astroshot, Kildare
I90 Blackrock Castle, Cork
J09 Balbriggan, Dublin
J16 An Carraig, Down
J41 Raheny, Dublin
J61 Brownstown, Meath
J62 Kingsland, Roscommon
J65 Celbridge, Kildare

Michael,

Sincerest congrats to you on this acheivement. It is indeed just reward for all your hard work. I wish you continued success at I87 and look forward to seeing you become a regular on the minor planet circulars.

Congrats!

Dave.

Excellent achievement - well done Michael!

Paul.

Hi Micheal,

Congratulations on getting your code I had every confidence in ya.

Carl.

Fantastic Michael , wonderful news a real Observatory in Kildare , super.

Deirdre Kelleghan
Vice Chair IFAS

DeirdreKelleghan wrote:

Fantastic Michael , wonderful news a real Observatory in Kildare , super.

Deirdre Kelleghan
Vice Chair IFAS

hope dave mac doesn't see this . well done michael.