Irish Astronomy Week - SDCC

Wednesday 5th March

At 6:30pm

From Hubble to Webb – Revealing the Cosmos a talk by Kevin Nolan

Kevin Nolan is a lecturer in Physics at Technological University Dublin at Tallaght Campus and is an expert on Mars and author of the popular science book “Mars, a Cosmic Stepping Stone”

Hubble pioneered the search for some of the faintest and youngest galaxies ever detected. Webb’s infrared view bolsters this deep look by going even farther into the early universe.  Find out more about their work and how it has impacted what we know about space, Kevin will also talk about Ireland and astronomy and space:

Talk suitable for adults and families with children aged 9+

Thursday 6th March,

At 6.30pm

The Life & Times of a Star!

What is a star, where do they come from, how do they create so much heat and what happens when they die. This is a story of strange worlds, massive explosions, black holes and one of nature’s greatest displays, Solar eclipses. We may not get to see much of the Sun this time of year in Ireland but at least we can talk about it! Talk given by Dr Donnacha O’Driscoll, scientist and committee member of the Irish Astronomy Society

Age Group: Adults

Sat, 8th March,

At 2.30pm

An Introduction to Astronomical Sketching

Darren Devereux is a lecturer at Dun Laoghaire College for Art and Design who does beautiful sketches of Galaxies and Nebulae from his back garden observatory in Dundrum. This artistic and scientific practice is often used by amateur astronomers and professionals to document astronomical observations, providing a personal and detailed representation of what is visible through a telescope or even with the naked eye.

Age Group: Adults

Tuesday 4th March,

At 3pm

Space Themed Story time & Arts and Craft session

Join Lisa for A Sace Storytime & Arts and Crafts session

Age Group Under 6s

All welcome.

Wednesday 5th March,

At 10am

Moon Macrami Hanger

Join Ariel and create a unique handmade moon star macrame plant hanger. 

 All materials provided.

Age Group: Adult

12pm

Imagination Exploration Show

A magical journey into a land of imagination exploration, dreams, and wishes. A fast moving show that demonstrates the power of using creativity. Magic and ideas are combined to spark interaction, and excitement. The show is part of STEAM as it helps children develop their critical thinking skills by demonstrating that imagination is a problem solving tool. This interactive show aimed at children 4 – 8

All Welcome

1pm 

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 2pm

Anyone4Science Astronaut’s Dinner Workshop

In this workshop the children learn about the space programme, the history of the international space station and about life on it. Food suitable for taking to space was very different to that eaten by most families at the time of the first space missions. The children all make a dinner suitable for astronauts including soup, fish, veg and potatoes and a tasty dessert.

Suitable for ages 8-10

Book 1pm

Book 2pm