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Formed in 1937, the IAS is the longest established astronomy society in Ireland.
Saturday 3rd October 2026 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park The Irish Astronomical Society is delighted to join Dublin Zoo and space communicator Dr Niamh Shaw for an evening of space, science and stargazing to kick off World Space Week. As darkness falls, Society members will invite visitors to explore the night...
For our September talk, the first of the 2026/27 season, the Society is delighted to hand the floor to its own members, who will present "In the Shadow of the Moon" at 7:30pm on Monday 28th September. Members who watched the solar eclipse of 12th August, from home and abroad, will share their experiences, along...
The Irish Astronomical Society invites you to join us for a free public viewing event for the Partial Solar Eclipse of 12 August 2026, taking place at the Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin. This is one of the most significant astronomical events visible from Ireland in decades! Dublin will see approximately 94% of the Sun...
