Stars Comets and Mince Pies

Following last year's entertaining Christmas session the IAS has again organised a special free event to mark the festive season for amateur astronomers at Dunsink Observatory at 7:30pm on Friday the 11th December. This year it will include a talk on the "Trials and Tribulations of Amateur Astronomy" by Michael O'Connell and a poetry reading with a focus on the night sky by poet and IAS vice president Peter Denman. Weather permitting, there will also be some time for an little observing. Light refreshments will be available including mince pies and plenty of chat before a warm log fire. The night is for amateur astronomers and their friends. The IAS would specially like to extend the invitation to our many friends in IFAS and in the various astronomy groups. Most of all it is hoped this event will be an opportunity for like minded people to meet old friends and make new ones and we look forward to seeing you there.