Dunsink Observatory is joining in the celebrations of Culture Night on Friday 16th September 2016. The Observatory will be open from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and during the evening, visitors will be able to view the historic observatory buildings,… Read More

Professor Lars Bergström (Professor of Theoretical Physics, Stockholm University and Secretary of the Nobel Committee for Physics) gave the School of Cosmic Physics Statutory Public Lecture recently. The lecture was entitled “Solving the Puzzle of Dark Matter?” and… Read More

5th-16th November – “Light Echo at Dunsink Observatory” An exhibition of work by textile artist Bernie Dignam will be hosted by Dunsink Observatory during Science Week.  This exhibition will run from November 5th  to November 16th. Musician Ute… Read More

Exploring the XTRA-Ordinary, Science Week 10th – 17th November 2013 Co-ordinated by Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme, Science Week is a collaboration of events run by colleges, schools, libraries, teachers, researchers and students throughout Ireland. During Science Week,… Read More

“The Life of Galileo” in Dunsink Observatory (8th -10th November 2013)    The Greenwood Theatre Company, in association with Dunsink Observatory, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, proudly present “The Life of Galileo” by Bertolt Brecht in a new… Read More

Upcoming Fringe Events to the Festival of Curiosity   In association with the Embassy of France in Ireland   Lecture by Dr Cécile Fabre (ChemCam) “Curiosity and ChemCam – analysing the chemical composition of Mars rocks” Thursday July… Read More

On Friday 23rd November, Minister Joan Burton, T.D., formally launched the Irish Astronomy Trail, a new initiative developed by DIAS in the historic Dunsink Observatory which is now operated by DIAS and is located in Minister Burton’s constituency…. Read More