19th July 2018: Moon Cycle to DIAS Dunsink Observatory as part of Festival of Curiosity
Cyclists arrive to DIAS Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark Stedman
The ‘Moon Cycle’ took place last night (19.07.18) as part of the Festival of Curiosity. DIAS Dunsink Observatory was established in 1785, and has been part of DIAS since 1947. It now functions primarily as an outreach centre and attracts over 4,000 visitors a year. Further information is available at www.dias.ie.
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For further information, contact: Martina Quinn, Alice PR & Events. Tel: 087-6522033, email: media@alicepr.com
Fionnuala Callan was one of many cyclists who arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanPawel Zosik was one of many cyclists who arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanCyclists arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanCyclists arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanMichelle Brown was one of many cyclists who arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanAidan O’Sullivan was one of many cyclists who arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark StedmanSchweck Oliveira was one of many cyclists who arrive to Dunsink Observatory, part of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), to enjoy a night of summer stargazing. PHOTO: Mark Stedman
Colin Hogg, School of Cosmic Physics came up with the idea of weusemaths.ie it shows how maths is used in many ways, how it links back into the maths curriculum and how students can select CAO courses for a specific career.irishtimes.com/news/science/w…#DIASdiscovers
THE HEAVENS, a series of thought-provoking films exploring astronomy and the universe, introduced by Prof. @Luke_Drury, will be held every Monday in Nov 2018, The Music Room, Christ Church Cathedral. For more details please see christchurchcathedral.ie#DIASDublin#DIASDiscovers
The annual Hamilton walk takes place today. The walk will retrace Hamilton’s steps from Dunsink Observatory to Broom Bridge in Cabra where he had his Eureka moment, the discovery of Quaternions. More info dias.ie/event/annual-h…#DIASDublin#DIASDiscovers
We are delighted to welcome Prof. @petertgallagher as the new head of astronomy & astrophysics @DIAS_Dublin. Prof. Gallagher is lead developer of (I-LOFAR) and has led some of the most significant Irish research projects in astrophysics dias.ie/2018/10/08/pet… … #DIASDublin
The Celtic Explorer returned to port (Galway) this afternoon. Everyone is well. All instruments were successfully deployed by #seaseis. Welcome home! #DIASDiscovers#Diasatsea
Namor (seismometer no. 12) was deployed by #seaseis. It was named after the Marvel superhero and the name was submitted by Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Co Limerick. We've also started video links with schools coastmonkey.ie/sea-seis-exped…#diasdiscovers#diasatsea
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Last Updated: 20th July 2018 by mary
19th July 2018: Moon Cycle to DIAS Dunsink Observatory as part of Festival of Curiosity
The ‘Moon Cycle’ took place last night (19.07.18) as part of the Festival of Curiosity. DIAS Dunsink Observatory was established in 1785, and has been part of DIAS since 1947. It now functions primarily as an outreach centre and attracts over 4,000 visitors a year. Further information is available at www.dias.ie.
ENDS
For further information, contact: Martina Quinn, Alice PR & Events. Tel: 087-6522033, email: media@alicepr.com
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Colin Hogg, School of Cosmic Physics came up with the idea of weusemaths.ie it shows how maths is used in many ways, how it links back into the maths curriculum and how students can select CAO courses for a specific career.irishtimes.com/news/science/w… #DIASdiscovers
THE HEAVENS, a series of thought-provoking films exploring astronomy and the universe, introduced by Prof. @Luke_Drury, will be held every Monday in Nov 2018, The Music Room, Christ Church Cathedral. For more details please see christchurchcathedral.ie #DIASDublin #DIASDiscovers
#Dunsink #DIASDiscovers twitter.com/mathsweek/stat…
Congratulations to our own @petertgallagher on receiving a Civic Recognition Award presented to him by @offalycoco for his outstanding work with @I_LOFAR #DIASDublin #DIASDiscovers
The annual Hamilton walk takes place today. The walk will retrace Hamilton’s steps from Dunsink Observatory to Broom Bridge in Cabra where he had his Eureka moment, the discovery of Quaternions. More info dias.ie/event/annual-h… #DIASDublin #DIASDiscovers
Celebrate Samhain by joining DIAS for a DARK Matter day event: Don't be afraid of the dark #DIASDiscovers #darkmatterday #samhainagusscience book now: samhainagusscience.eventbrite.ie
Celebrate Samhain by joining DIAS for a DARK Matter day event: Don't be afraid of the dark #DIASDiscovers #darkmatterday #samhainagusscience samhainagusscience.eventbrite.ie
We are delighted to welcome Prof. @petertgallagher as the new head of astronomy & astrophysics @DIAS_Dublin. Prof. Gallagher is lead developer of (I-LOFAR) and has led some of the most significant Irish research projects in astrophysics dias.ie/2018/10/08/pet… … #DIASDublin
The Celtic Explorer returned to port (Galway) this afternoon. Everyone is well. All instruments were successfully deployed by #seaseis. Welcome home! #DIASDiscovers #Diasatsea
No discussion of Schroedinger is ever complete without mention of the cat #weloveschroedinger #DIASDiscovers
Professor Luke O'Neill discussing the seminal work 'What is life" #diasdiscovers #weloveschroedinger
Arthur Riordan keeping it real about Erwin Scroendinger. We need a production of Improbable Frequency! #diasdiscovers
Kicking off our FOH event: Erwin Schroedinger - Ireland's adopted son #DIASDiscovers
This year's Hamilton Walk is on Tues 16th October. The walk along the Royal Canal commemorates Hamilton's Eureka moment, when he discovered Quaternions . irishtimes.com/news/science/t… … More details dias.ie/event/annual-h… … mathsweek.ie/2018/event/ham… … #DIASDublin #DIASDiscovers
Namor (seismometer no. 12) was deployed by #seaseis. It was named after the Marvel superhero and the name was submitted by Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Co Limerick. We've also started video links with schools coastmonkey.ie/sea-seis-exped… #diasdiscovers #diasatsea