Theo Fountoulakis
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December is a magical month to step outside and enjoy the night sky. The nights are long, the air is crisp, and the winter constellations take center stage above Cork. This month brings bright planets, two exciting meteor showers, and some classic deep-sky objects that are perfect for observing. Whether you’ve got a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes, there’s… “read more”
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a first of its kind: a crisp mid-infrared image of a system of four serpentine spirals of dust, one expanding beyond the next in precisely the same pattern. (The fourth is almost transparent, at the edges of Webb’s image.) Observations taken prior to Webb only detected one shell, and while the existence of… “read more”
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This is a quick guide around the interface that the image board is using. For members accessing the restricted members only function which contains the Image Board, after selecting the month you wantto review then click on the “Fullscreen mode” -see screenshot below: That will give a much better type of viewing experience as shown below: To return back to… “read more”
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Right! You’ve probably noticed that over the past few weeks, the newly detected object 3I Atlas has set social media on fire. Imaginative theories, conspiracy chatter and outright misinformation have taken over. Add in the swarm of AI-generated videos and wild claims, and suddenly half the internet thinks we’re starring in the next sci-fi blockbuster. Madness! A big part of… “read more”
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November is a wonderful month to get outside and enjoy the night sky. Nights are longer, the air is crisp and clear, and the skies above Cork are full of activity. This month we’ve got bright planets, two meteor showers, and some beautiful deep-sky objects making a return. Whether you’ve got a telescope, binoculars, or just your own eyes, there’s… “read more”
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Visual astronomy is one of the most rewarding ways to connect with the universe.With just your eyes and perhaps a simple pair of binoculars, you can explore star fields, bright nebulae, planets, and other celestial objects visible from almost anywhere. When I first started observing the night sky, way back when I was about 19, things were very different.Technology has… “read more”
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Members Area, built to give our community a more engaging, supportive, and valuable experience. This space has been designed to help members access content easily, connect with each other, and participate more actively in our activities. What’s Inside? Here’s what you’ll find in the Members Area: Centralised ResourcesAccess guides, tutorials, references,… “read more”
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Radio Astronomy is the study of the universe using radio waves instead of visible light. It allows us to explore hidden cosmic phenomena such as pulsars, quasars, and distant galaxies that optical telescopes can’t detect. One of the biggest benefits of radio astronomy is that it can be done day or night and even in cloudy conditions. With modern software-defined… “read more”
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