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Cosmos 2008

The following is our Programme of Events (as of March 19th)

 

Friday April 4th

19:45 - Registration

John Lally

20:30hrs

Mr. John Lally, Tullamore Astronomical Society - "Countdown: Interesting Facts & Figures in the Universe"

22:00 - Observing Session




Saturday April 5th

09:30 - Registration

10:00 - Welcome Address & Official Opening of Cosmos 2008

Trevor O'Donoghue

10:15hrs

Mr. Trevor Donoghue - "Transient Lunar Phenomenon"

11:30 - Break

David Asher

12:00hrs

Dr. David Asher - "A hundred years since the last Tunguska, how long till the next?"

13:15 - Lunch

Miruna Popescu

14:30hrs

Dr. Miruna Popescu - "The Solar Wind: From the Sun to Ireland"

15:45 - Break

Miruna Popescu

16:30hrs

Table Quiz

18:00 - Finish for the day

20:00 - Cosmic Dinner with Observing afterwards




Sunday April 6th

09:30 - IFAS Committee Meeting (Members & Reps only)

09:30 - Bob's Astro Trek around Annaharvey

John Zarneck

11:00hrs

Prof. John Zarnecki - "Touchdown On Titan"

12:30 - Lunch

Pat O'Neill

13:45hrs

Mr. Pat O'Neil - "Astronomical Measures"

15:00 - Break

Albert White

15:30hrs

Mr. Albert White - "Pulsars & The Parkes Telescope"

16:45 - Raffle


17:00 - Close & Farewell

 

ACCOMMODATION

It is highly recommended that you book your accommodation if travelling from afar as soon as possible. There are many B&B's in the town and surrounding areas (accommodation list). Please Note: accommodation in Annaharvey itself is fully booked out!

 

ANNAHARVEY FARM

Click to find out more information about Annaharvey Farm (www.annaharveyfarm.ie)

 

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