by Michael | Dec 10, 2016 | Night Sky
Geminids Meteor Shower 2016 Its hard to believe its near the end of the year again and the Geminids Meteor Shower 2016. The annual Geminids Meteor shower peaks on the night of December 13th, the best time to see them is after midnight. This year unfortunately, as well...
by Michael | Nov 6, 2016 | Moon, Night Sky
Super Moon 14th November 2016 The full moon will be a super moon on the 14th of November next. The super moon is a fairly common occurrence but on this occasion is a little more unusual! On the 14th of November next the moon will be at its closest to Earth since 1948,...
by Michael | Jul 26, 2016 | Night Sky
2016 Perseid meteor shower The 2016 Perseid meteor shower begins on Friday the 12th of August next. This year the Perseid meteor shower will be all the more spectacular. Usually every year the Perseid meteor shower produces about 80 meteors per hour. However, this...
by Michael | Mar 29, 2016 | International Space Station ISS, Night Sky
ISS Flyover Ireland April 2016 The International Space Station (ISS) will be passing over Ireland numerous times during the month of April. Timings are accurate to a couple of seconds, the ISS is travelling at speeds of between 17,300 and 17,500 miles per hour!! The...
by Michael | Jan 4, 2016 | Exhibition, Night Sky
Calling all Astrophotographers. Here is an opportunity for astrophotographers in Ireland to showcase their work to the public. The IAS and IFAS have organised a special exhibition to showcase the work of Irish backyard astronomers. The exhibition is taking place in...
by Michael | Dec 12, 2015 | Meetings, Night Sky
Camera Club Next Meeting 16th December Swinford Camera Clubs next meeting is on next Wednesday the 16th December. Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8pm in the Gateway Hotel Swinford. Our next meeting will be our last for this year. Its hard to believe...
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