Dr. Frank Eisenhauer Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, Germany GRAVITY+: All Sky, High Contrast, Milli-Arcsecond Optical Interferometric Imaging and Spectroscopy Abstract: GRAVITY and the VLTI have transformed high angular resolution astronomy with groundbreaking results on the Galactic Center, active galactic… Read More
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Posted: 11th January 2021 by Simon Purser
2021-01-26, 15:00: Dr. Bin Chen (NJIT)
Dr. Bin Chen New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA Solar Flare Energy Release: New Insights from Recent Radio Observations Abstract: Solar flares involve the catastrophic release of magnetic energy through magnetic reconnection. Solar flares are also highly efficient… Read More
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Last Updated: 12th January 2021 by Simon Purser
2021-01-13, 15:00: Dr. Frank Eisenhauer (MPE)
Dr. Frank Eisenhauer Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, Germany GRAVITY+: All Sky, High Contrast, Milli-Arcsecond Optical Interferometric Imaging and Spectroscopy Abstract: GRAVITY and the VLTI have transformed high angular resolution astronomy with groundbreaking results on the Galactic Center, active galactic… Read More
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Posted: 27th November 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-12-01, 15:00: Mr. Kim Pouilly (IPAG)
Mr. Kim Pouilly Institut de Planétologie et d’Astrophysique de Grenoble, France Magnetospheric accretion in the intermediate-mass T Tauri star HQ Tau Abstract: Classical T Tauri stars (cTTs) are pre-main sequence stars surrounded by an accretion disk. They host a… Read More
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Last Updated: 12th November 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-11-20, 15:00: Dr. Dominique Meyer (Universität Potsdam)
Dr. Dominique Meyer Universität Potsdam, Germany The burst mode of accretion in massive star formation Abstract: The burst mode of accretion in star formation is a paradigm that describes how stars acquire their mass during the birth of… Read More
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Posted: 28th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-11-03, 15:00: Dr. Ágnes Kóspál (Konkoly Observatory)
Dr. Ágnes Kóspál Konkoly Observatory, Hungary Magnetic field and accretion in the young eruptive star EX Lupi Abstract: While the Sun is a quiet and well-balanced star nowadays, during its first few million years it possessed a strong… Read More
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Posted: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-21, 15:00: Dr. Joel Sánchez Bermúdez (UNAM)
Dr. Joel Sánchez Bermúdez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Interferometric imaging with GRAVITY/VLTI Abstract: In Astronomy, interferometry is an observational technique that delivers us the major resolution possible to study physical processes at the smallest spatial scales… Read More
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Last Updated: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-16, 15:00: Dr. Faouzi Boussaha (Observatoire de Paris)
Dr. Faouzi Boussaha Observatoire de Paris, France Development of near-infrared and visible kinetic inductance detectors at Paris Observatory Abstract: Thanks to their unequalled performance, particularly in terms of sensitivity which can approach the quantum limit given by the… Read More
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Last Updated: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-09, 15:00: Dr. Claire Davies (University of Exeter)
Dr. Claire Davies University of Exeter, UK Disc-hosting young stellar objects at high angular resolution Abstract: Directly observing the innermost astronomical units of the discs that surround stars as they form is crucial to our understanding of star… Read More
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Posted: 7th September 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-09-15, 15:00: Prof Cornelis Dullemond (Universität Heidelberg)
Prof. Cornelis Dullemond Universität Heidelberg, Germany Interpreting the ALMA continuum images of protoplanetary disks Abstract: In recent years a large number of high-resolution ALMA images of protoplanetary disks were published. It is striking how cleanly structured these disks… Read More
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Last Updated: 7th September 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-09-09, 15:00: Dr. Donna Rodgers-Lee (Trinity College Dublin)
Dr. Donna Rodgers-Lee Trinity College Dublin, Ireland The intensity of stellar and Galactic cosmic rays at the young Earth and young exoplanets Abstract: Cosmic rays may have contributed to the start of life on Earth. Cosmic rays can… Read More
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Please get in touch with me directly if you have any questions about this PhD opportunity! twitter.com/DIASAstronomy/… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
PhD Studentship now available to work with @cm_jackman on planetary magnetospheres! Application deadline 31 January. More information here: dias.ie/phd-planetary-… 🌞🪐
My paper " @LOFAR observations of a jet-driven piston shock in the low solar corona" has been accepted by @AAS_Publishing !! Check it out here arxiv.org/abs/2101.05569 on @arxiv @IrishResearch @tcddublin @DIASAstronomy Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physics graduates - have you applied for our Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund yet? Visit iop.org/bellburnellfund for more info on how to apply. Deadline for applications is Friday 22 Jan. #BellBurnellFund Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
In March @PresidentIRL honoured 10 recipients of the SFI President of Ireland Future Research Leaders Award. To celebrate #IWD2020 some of the awardees shared their experience as #WomeninSTEM #12DaysofIrishScience @sonicanegrao @TheMastersonLab @cm_jackman sfi.ie/research-news/… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Join I-LOFAR and Professor Tom Ray in discussion to celebrate the #WinterSolstice. Their discussion will focus on how people have measured time throughout history! Check out the event here: ow.ly/4p8N50CHoeR @TCD_NatSci @tcddublin Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
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We're very excited to announce that 14th January 2021 is the date for our first ever Astrophysics & Cosmology Master Class for 5th & 6th Year students! Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
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“SOHO has been a cornerstone of modern solar physics and launched many careers, including my own” according to Head of DIAS Astrophysics @petertgallagher. twitter.com/universetoday/…
Senior Research Fellow in Software Development and Data Analysis for Solar Orbiter/STIX and LOFAR dias.ie/2020/12/04/sen…
The European Space Agency @esa released the most detailed map yet of the Milky Way, shedding new light on the workings of our galaxy. It contains data gathered by the Gaia observatory which took off from Earth in 2013 and began observing stars in July 2014. Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
What impact is light pollution having on our ability to observe the night sky? My report for @morningireland @rtenews - featuring @petertgallagher @DIASAstronomy @DIASDunsink @mayodarkskies 🌑🚀🛰🛸 rte.ie/news/2020/1201… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
🚨Closing date: Friday 22 Jan 2021🚨 @PhysicsNews is accepting applications for The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund! If you know someone who would benefit from this fund, direct them to iop.org/bellburnellfund to find out more and apply. #BellBurnellFund #IOPLimitLess Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
We're delighted to have a very special guest speaker for our #WinterSolstice event; Prof Tom Ray @DIASAstronomy will be chatting all things time... from Newgrange to Pulsars & everything in between! Online, tickets are FREE register now!🤩#Space #History eventbrite.ie/e/winter-solst… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
My FIRST paper is now available on @arxiv! If you want to learn more about radio WAVEs in the solar CORONA using @LOFAR, check it out here arxiv.org/abs/2011.13735 @DIASAstronomy @tcdastro @IrishResearch Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
We're looking forward to taking part in #ERN20 on Friday! @ 5pm we'll be chatting to @I_LOFAR's @petertgallagher (@tcdastro @DIAS_Dublin) & our newest PhD researcher @jeremyrigney (@ArmaghPlanet @AstroQUB) -join us! Lot more great events happening with #STARTatTCD @scienceirel twitter.com/TCDdeanresearc… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Big congratulations to Tom and well deserved! I didn't know there was a level above Professor 😱 twitter.com/DIASAstronomy/… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Job Opportunity! DIAS is recruiting for a Senior IT Administrator/Systems Administrator. It is an initial 5 year fixed term contract, with the possibility of a permanent appointment. Closing Date 11 December linkedin.com/jobs/view/seni… #DIASdiscovers #jobfairy #sysadmin #itadmin Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Congratulations to Tom Ray on his appointed as a Senior Professor in Astronomy & Astrophysics at DIAS. Read all about his career and research achievements at dias.ie/2019/12/06/pro… #DIASDiscovers