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From: TerryMoselaol.com
Subject: Lecture, End of the World (again) ISS, Mars, Rabbit awakes, NAW, Aliens @ Armagh
Date: 21 February 2014 17:57:42 GMT
Hi all,
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1.ƒŠƒŠIRISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION Public Lecture, March 5, 7.30pm:ƒŠƒŠƒŠ"Astronomy: My Journey", by Carl O'Beirnes. Carl is one of Ireland's best-known amateur astronomers, and he has built a very advanced observatory at his home in Balbriggan. Carl will explain how he got interested in astronomy, and the development of that interest to his now advanced level.
ƒŠ Carl is also one of the proprietors of Scopes and Space, telescope retailers based in Swords, Co Dublin.
The lectureƒŠis free and open to all, including free refreshments.ƒŠVenue: the Bell Lecture Theatre, Physics Building, Queen's University, Belfast, at 7.30 p.m.ƒŠ
ƒŠƒŠ Thanks to the Astrophysics Research Centre, QUB, for help in hosting these lectures.
(This lecture forms part of the IAA's participation in National Astronomy Week - see 7 below)
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2. End of the World (again): http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/02/19/ragnarok-viking-apocalyps_n_4814971.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopularƒŠ and http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/02/19/ragnarok-viking-apocalyps_n_4814971.htmlƒŠHere we go again! (See you all on Sunday!)
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3. ISS: The International Space StationƒŠcontinues its currentƒŠseries of evening passes over Ireland for another few days.ƒŠ It's sometimes the brightest object in the night sky, and you can get details of where and whenƒŠto look on the excellent and free website www.heavens-above.com.
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4. HAZARDS OF GOING TO MARS - A New one! As if there aren't enough risks for Martian astronauts (see http://www.space.com/21353-space-radiation-mars-mission-threat.html, and http://www.space.com/24731-mars-radiation-curiosity-rover.html?cmpid=556390), here's another one!ƒŠhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562957/Muslim-leaders-issue-fatwa-against-living-MARS-no-righteous-reason-there.html.
Just one problem - who is going to go to Mars to kill them? It would be un-Islamic for a Muslim to go.....
And what's the difference between going to Mars and spending a long periodƒŠon the ISS? (Muslims have already been to the ISS.) The only difference is that one is probably more dangerous than the other, but it's only a matter of degree. You could even say that it would alsoƒŠapply toƒŠworking in Antarctica for a long period. It's better not to mix religion and science!
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5. Seeing Earth from Mars (if we do go there): SeeƒŠhttp://spaceflightnow.com/mars/msl/140213earth/.
An interesting question: I wonder when Earth appears brightest as seen from Mars?
From Earth, Mercury appears brightest when gibbous, but Venus appears brightest when a thick crescent. I'm guessing that Earth would appear brightest from Mars when also seen as a thick crescent, but I've no data on that. Does anyone have figures?ƒŠ
ƒŠƒŠ ƒŠAnd unfortunately the 'doughnut rock' was not thrown at the Opportunity rover by a disgruntled Martian! See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140214144030.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+Technology+News%29ƒŠand http://www.space.com/24718-mars-jelly-doughnut-rock-mystery-solved.html?cmpid=556389
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6. Rabbit Resurrection! China's Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, Rover on the Moon is not dead after all!ƒŠSee http://spaceflightnow.com/china/change3/140214wakeup/. There's hope yet.
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7. National Astronomy Week; This runs from 1 to 8 March. Various events are being organised. More details in next bulletin.
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8. ALIENS AT ARMAGH PLANETARIUM, 1 March: Planet Aliens is a freeƒŠlive show that tells the story of the Planet Aliens and the wonderful world that they come from.ƒŠ With a full script and unique music the story will teach children all about the stars and the Cosmos.ƒŠThis is a first of its kind, designed and developed by D-Signs and Displays alongside the team at Armagh Planetarium. With a uniquely designed set, along with props, puppeteers and local actors, this truly is a heart-warming adventure into the Cosmos in search of these wonderful characters. This is a family show which is not to be missed! Suitable for children up to the age of ten.ƒŠSpaces will be allocated on a âÀÜfirst come first servedâÀÝ basis. Date: Saturday 1 March 2014. Times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Duration: 30mins. Price: Free
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9: CORK: BCO Events:ƒŠ February's Space Camp is Sold Out! We are now taking bookings for March Junior Space Camp: Sunday March 2 at 12noon.ƒŠSee www.bco.ie
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10. Advance Notice: Thursday 27 March at 7.30pm Lecture: "Blowing up a storm! IrelandâÀÙs record of great winds and the Irish characters who showed the world how to measure them."ƒŠDr Kieran R. Hickey, Dept of Geography, NUIG.
Venue: Room OG-029, School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology, QueenâÀÙs University Belfast, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1NN.
Tickets: free, please email to indicate attendance E rgsnihotmail.co.uk
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11. Advance Notice: Trip to Newgrange: Mar 29, 2014: 09.30 âÀÓ 17.00: I will be leading an astronomy /archaeoastronomy tripƒŠto Newgrange, as part of the StranmillisƒŠAdult Learning programme. A day long coach trip, with full commentary.ƒŠDemand for this is already high, so book now if you are interested. There is a maximum number allowed on the trip, due to space restrictions within the Newgrange Mound. Booking is through Stranmillis College,ƒŠ http://www.stran.ac.uk/informationabout/courses/professionaldevelopmentlifelonglearning/
The link to theƒŠenrolment form is on the same page, but this is the direct link: http://www.stran.ac.uk/media/media,231524,en.pdf
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12. Advance Notice: COSMOS 2014.ƒŠ This will be held from 4-6ƒŠApril, but this year it will be in Athlone, not Annaharvey, Tullamore! So don't be booking any accommodation in Tullamore, as I nearly did! More details when available. See www.tullamoreastronomy.com/pages/cosmos-2014.php
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13. Advance Notice: Major Astronomy Conference in Galway;ƒŠ Speed and Sensitivity,ƒŠExpanding Astronomical Horizons with ELTs.ƒŠNUI, Galway, 13-16 May 2014
ƒŠLed by Prof Andy Shearer: this will be a fascinating look at the future of astronomy as offered by Extremely Large Telescopes, and ever increasingly sensitive detectors. See www.astro.nuigalway.ie/speeadandsensitivityƒŠor www.htra.ie/speedandsensitivity
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14. Advance Notice: STFC Roadshow at QUB, 19 - 25 May. The roadshow, entitled "Seeing the Universe in all its light" features stunning science images and interactive exhibits,ƒŠƒŠƒŠCheck the `Seeing the Universe in All its LightâÀÙ webpage at:www.stfc.ac.uk/2740ƒŠ
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15. INTERESTING WEBLINKS:ƒŠ
ƒŠhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140206164454.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fspace_time+%28Space+%26+Time+News+--+ScienceDaily%29ƒŠJust one of many hazards facing astronauts on Mars! Anyone within 5 km of this impact would have been lucky to survive.
http://www.space.com/14656-japanese-space-elevator-2050-proposal.html, and
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/02/19/black-hole-universe_n_4813895.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech&ir=UK+TechƒŠ(an expanding one, obviously, if the universe is expanding....)
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/19feb_slosh/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140219075444.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+Technology+News%29ƒŠƒŠWhatever happens, it will NOT, repeat NOT, be like the scenes in "Gravity"! They were totally ridiculous....
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-021814a-astronauts-television-series.html
http://www.space.com/24739-space-elevator-tether-technology.html?cmpid=556390ƒŠ(Time to buy shares in OTIS?)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130109162034.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130111092539.htm
1. Three times they call it the 'Realistic' HIC, instead of 'Relativistic'!
2. I doubt if anythingƒŠhumans can do on Earth can outdo what is already happening in space.
3. If it does happen, we won't know anything about it, and it will put an end to everyone's woes! (just watch the daily news....)
http://spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/009/140209date/
http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1402/12delta2/
http://www.space.com/24713-nasa-moon-probe-ladee-first-images.html?cmpid=556389
http://www.space.com/24612-big-dipper-stargazer-photo-canary-islands.html?cmpid=556389ƒŠNice one!
http://www.space.com/24720-space-dust-life-building-blocks.html?cmpid=556389
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140214152048.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+Technology+News%29ƒŠA few carelessly wrong prepositions, but interesting nonetheless.
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16. TWITTER:ƒŠFollow theƒŠIAAƒŠon Twitter:ƒŠ IaaAstro
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17. NEW LINK! JOINING the IRISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION is easy: This link downloads a Word document to join the IAA. http://documents.irishastro.org.uk/iaamembership.doc
ƒŠƒŠ ƒŠIf you are a UK taxpayer, please tick the 'gift-aid' box, as that enables us to reclaim the standard rate of tax on your subscription, at no cost to you.ƒŠYou can also make aƒŠdonation via Paypal if you wish: just click on the 'Donate' button.ƒŠƒŠSee also www.irishastro.org.ƒŠ
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Finally,ƒŠin tribute to the late great John Dobson, a quote from him which is typical of the man, and very appropriate:ƒŠ "If you figure something out for yourself, it doesn't make no never-mind who figured it out first, it's yours."
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Clear skies,
Terry Moseley
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I'm now back on Twitter (occasionally - I don't have enough time!), after some temporary hiccups: terrymoseley2
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