Since 1986, the Midlands Astronomy Club (formerly the Tullamore Astronomical Society) has been helping promote the interests of Astronomy and allied subjects. It has done so through:

• Monthly Public Lectures
• Observing Sessions twice monthly
• Monthly Club Newsletter (Réalta)
• Monthly free astronomical handouts and guides
• Our own annual Cosmos Star Party
• Newspaper and Radio coverage across the region
• Visits to schools and other clubs
• Fundraising Events
• Other Public Events e.g. table quizes

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday every month (except June and July), and are open to everyone, young and old. Read more about the club here. Anyone can get involved, and our friendly and informal meetings cater for everyone. Why not come along and find out for yourself?

Upcoming/Recent Events

• "Sunspots and Aurora: The Connection" is our May talk, presented by Mr. Laurence Rigney, MAC on Tuesday May 7th. Lectures Calendar >

Past Events News

• COSMOS 2013 was probably our best ever! See more about Ireland's ONLY weekend-long Star Party - COSMOS 2013 >

• "Quasars and Beyond: Looking Back in Time" was the title of our April lecture by Mr. Seanie Morris, MAC Secretary. Lectures Calendar >

More Latest Club News here >>

For The Latest 'What's Up'...

Check out www.irishastronomy.org where you can see the latest astronomical highlights in the night sky. What is that planet in the East? Which meteor shower peaks this month? How can I spot the ISS? It's all there. You can also check out www.heavens-above.com and register a FREE account: this sets up your location and offers everything from satellite and ISS passes to sky charts, comets and more according to your position on the globe. We also recommend www.skymaps.com for this month's astronomical sky charts.

Today's Latest Astronomy

Current location of the International Space Station

The ISS will next be seen from May 22nd over Ireland as a very early morning/predawn object with 2 passes visible each day for that morning. See www.heavens-above.com for accurate pass predictions according to your location.

You can also check out the aforementioned site for Iridium Flares and much more from the same link.

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