2019-05-29, 15:00: Dr. John Young (Cambridge, UK) Dr. John Young Cambridge University Challenges for high-resolution imaging of geosynchronous satellites Abstract: Optical (visible/infrared) interferometry provides the only practicable way to image satellites in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) with sub-meter… Read More
How Einstein was proven right using Irish equipment in Brazil – in an expedition led by an Irishman
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Last Updated: 14th February 2020 by Niamh Breathnach
– Equipment from Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies travels to Brazil to mark centenary of proof of Theory of Relativity – Astronomical equipment used to test Einstein’s Theory of Gravity has been shipped from the Dublin Institute for… Read More
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Posted: 28th May 2019 by Rebeca Garcia
2019-05-29, 15:00: Dr. J. Young (Cambridge, UK)
2019-05-29, 15:00: Dr. John Young (Cambridge, UK) Dr. John Young Cambridge University Challenges for high-resolution imaging of geosynchronous satellites Abstract: Optical (visible/infrared) interferometry provides the only practicable way to image satellites in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) with sub-meter… Read More
Radio observations reveal the origin of pulsating light from the Sun
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Last Updated: 21st January 2020 by Niamh Breathnach
A team of researchers including some of our own from DIAS have discovered new insigts into how matter behaves in the extreme conditions of the Sun’s atomosphere. The work was carried out by a team of researchers from… Read More
Upcoming summer events
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Last Updated: 25th July 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
Below is information on upcoming DIAS internal & public events. To keep up to date with DIAS events – subscribe to our newsletter here. 22nd May: Black Holes and Quantum ComputersPublic lecture with Professor Marika Taylor on the fundamental… Read More
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Posted: 10th May 2019 by Rebeca Garcia
2019-05-21, 15:00: Dr. Sara Bonito (INAF-Palermo Observatory)
Dr. Sara Bonito INAF-Palermo Observatory Accretion/Ejection Processes in Young Stars: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Abstract: I will talk about my research on stellar jets and accretion processes in young stellar objects at INAF – Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo but… Read More
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Posted: 25th April 2019 by Anne Grace
Public Open Night at Dusink Observatory, May 24th 2019
Kick off the Nemetode Meteor Weekend at Dunsink Observatory with an informative one hour talk followed by hands on viewing of the night sky. Open nights at Dunsink Observatory are free of charge. Weather permitting, visitors can view… Read More
Chris Hadfield visits DIAS to witness image of black hole being revealed
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Last Updated: 14th February 2020 by Niamh Breathnach
Commander Chris Hadfield joined Astrophysicists from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) on Wednesday, 10th April 2019 to witness the first ever image of a black hole being revealed. The European Commission press conference was screened live… Read More
DIAS-led team finds evidence that Young Star Clusters make Cosmic Rays
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Last Updated: 21st January 2020 by Niamh Breathnach
Massive stars produced at the collapse of giant molecular clouds, form compact groups and remain tightly linked during their entire life. Acceleration of particles in these objects can be initiated by interacting winds directly in the vicinity of stars… Read More
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Last Updated: 4th April 2019 by Rebeca Garcia
PhD Studentship to work in the area of Star and Planet Formation
The Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering a PhD studentship to work primarily in the area of star and planet formation. This project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) through an SFI Starting Investigator Research… Read More
GRAVITY instrument breaks new ground in exoplanet imaging
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Last Updated: 5th November 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
Cutting-edge VLTI instrument reveals details of a storm-wracked exoplanet using optical interferometry The GRAVITY instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) has made the first direct observation of an exoplanet using optical interferometry. This method revealed a… Read More
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