Astronomical Conference - Cosmos 2008
Cosmos 2008 4th - 6th April
Ireland’s only Spring Star Party, COSMOS, took place on the weekend of April 4th to 6th.The long–held tradition with the intimate surroundings at Annaharvey Equestrian Farm was once again in full force, as Tullamore Astronomical Society hosted its national event for the 16th time.
This annual event traditionally consisted of a series of lectures by renowned speakers in different aspects of Astronomy over two and a half days. Speakers were:
Dr. Miruna Popescu, Armagh Observatory
"The Solar Wind: From the Sun to Ireland"
Mr. Pat O’Neill, Irish Astronomical Association
"Astronomical Measures"
Professor John Zarnecki, Open University
"Touchdown On Titan"
Dr. David Asher, Armagh Observatory
"A hundred years since the last Tunguska, how long till the next?"
Mr. Trevor O’Donoghue, Kerry Astronomy Club
"Transient Lunar Phenomenon"
Mr. Albert White, South Dublin Astronomy Society and ILPAC
"Pulsars & The Parkes Telescope"
Mr. John Lally, Tullamore Astronomical Society
"Countdown: Interesting Facts & Figures in the Universe"Contact:
Seanie Morris
’Anstee’,
Daingean Road,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly,
Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)87 6825910
tullamoreastronomy@yahoo.co.uk
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