Rolling Sun of Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick Croagh Patrick, MayoA beautiful annual spectacle watched over by the boheh rock, dating from between 4,000 and 2500 BC but how was it discovered and what is its meaning? On August 24 a most amazing phenomenon known as the “rolling sun” can be witnessed in the west of Ireland on Croagh Patrick, the holy mountain of Saint … Continue reading "Rolling Sun of Croagh Patrick"
Observing and photographing the Moon
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomSee information on Post Page Frances McCarthy and Danielle Wilcox of Blackrock Castle
Culture Night in Ireland
Black Rock Castle CorkCork Astronomy Club usually attends Blackrock Castle on this night - however due to Civid-9 this may not be the case this year. See this spot and the web-site front page for further notifications
International Observe the Moon Night
From Wikipedia International Observe the Moon Night is an annual public outreach event sponsored by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission, the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and other NASA and astronomical organizations that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to planetary science and exploration. Everyone … Continue reading "International Observe the Moon Night"
Harvest Moon
The "harvest moon" is the full moon nearest to the autumnal equinox (22 or 23 September), occurring anytime within two weeks before or after that date. The "hunter's moon" is the full moon following it.
Mars, a Cosmic Stepping Stone
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Jovian moons in order of increasing distance
These are paired - Io with Europa, Ganymede close to Callisto
Galileo to Laudato Si’: Why Astronomy Needs Faith
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Jupiter and Pluto 41′ apart – 3rd of a triple conjunction
A triple conjunction is an astronomical event where two planets or a planet and a star meet each other three times in a short period, either in opposition or at the time of inferior conjunction, if an inferior planet is involved. The visible movement of the planet or the planets in the sky is therefore … Continue reading "Jupiter and Pluto 41′ apart – 3rd of a triple conjunction"
Processing Lunar Images
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomGarry O'Brien will be using software in real time to demonstrate how to process images made with video or DSLR's. Garry O'Brien, Image Board controller, Web-site Administrator
Penumbral Lunar eclipse (mag = 0.823) am
November 2020 lunar eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 30 November 2020 P1 7:32:21 UTC Greatest 9:42:49 P4 11:53:20
Jupiter and Saturn great conjunction – 6′ Apart
After this December 21, 2020 conjunction, the two planets will appear to trade positions, as Jupiter overtakes Saturn. Jupiter will progress to the east and draw farther and farther away from Saturn throughout the decade of the 20s. This is a once in 20 years great conjunction Both planets will fit in a 100x eyepiece … Continue reading "Jupiter and Saturn great conjunction – 6′ Apart"
Orion Molecular Cloud Presentation
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomThe Orion Nebula is a favourite target for both visual and astrophotography astronomers alike. This "star nursery" is easily located and amazing to view but what exactly is it? Ted will explain its origins and relevance to star formation. Ted Heubach
Star Magnitude System
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomStar Magnitude System presented by Tony Jackson Star Magnitude or brightness is classified by a numerical system which can be a little counter intuitive with brighter stars having a minus number. Tony will explain the origins and usages of the magnitude system Tony Jackson, Membership Secretary
Introduction To The Night Sky For Beginners Part 1
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Introduction To The Night Sky For Beginners Part 2
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Observers Group (May)
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William Lassell 1799 – 1880, Telescopes, Planets and Drinking Beer
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomFor our final lockdown lecture of the current season, Cork Astronomy Club welcomes Society for the History of Astronomy Chairman Gerard Gilligan to tell us about William Lassell, the Liverpool brewer and amateur astronomer who in 1846, using his own self built telescope, discovered Neptune's largest moon, Triton, just 17 days after the discovery of … Continue reading "William Lassell 1799 – 1880, Telescopes, Planets and Drinking Beer"
Introduction to Astronomy (Part 2)
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomTony Jackson, Membership Secretary The second part of Tony’s two-part beginners workshop has been rescheduled to Thursday 13th May, at 7.30 pm. Tony calls the next session “Dancing with the planets. Understand why the planets move as they do across the sky, and where to find them over the coming months”. In common with all … Continue reading "Introduction to Astronomy (Part 2)"
Analema
Tory Top Road Library Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane, CorkWorkshop for members at Tort Top Library by Doroteja Repic Doroteja Repic
What Makes a Comet Great
On-Line 🖥Via Zoom On-Line via ZoomWhat Makes a Comet Great A public lecture via zoom by Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons of Queens University, Belfast.
Black Holes
Boule Lecture Theatre 1 UCC, CorkProfessor Paul Callinan will be giving the first on-site lecture since COVID lockdown.
