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From: TerryMoselaol.com Date: 12 October 2007 01:47:12 Oct 2007 Subject: Comet Loneos, IAS & IAA Talks, ISU, Catch A Star, Dave Grennan, WSP Hi all, 1. Comet LONEOS (2007 F1 LONEOS) is now brightening nicely in the evening skies, now in Eastern Coma, & moving from Coma into Bootes on 17 October, when it will lie 9 degrees due West of Arcturus, at about magnitude 4.3. But it's low down as the sky darkens, so catch it before it sinks lower into the evening haze. Details are on 2. IAS LECTURE: Current IFAS Chairman Michael O'Connell of TAS will give a lecture on 15 October at 8 p.m. in Dunsink Observatory, Castleknock, Dublin, entitled "Our Sun, Our Star". Plenty of free parking available. Free admission, but no children under 12 allowed. 3. IAA LECTURE: Prof Alan Fitzsimmons of the Dept of Physics, Astrophysics & Planetary Science, QUB, will give a public lecture on Wed 17 October, at 7.30 p.m., in the Bell Lecture Theatre, Physics Building, Queen's University, Belfast. The lecture is entitled "Pan-STARRS: The Largest Digital Camera in the World". Prof Fitzsimmons will describe the ultimate astronomical camera, outline what research it will be used for, and what results can be expected. 4. ISU FULL TUITION AWARD CHALLENGE: ISU is now launching a Scholarship Award Challenge open to European students. ISU is giving away 6 full tuition awards to the 6 best applicants sending their application before 15 March 2008, each worth 25.000Euro. Description of the awards: 3 full scholarships (of 25,000 each) for MSS (Master in Space Studies) 2008-2009 and 3 full scholarships (of 25,000 each) for MSM (Master in Space Management) 2008-2009. These amounts include all the tuition fees but not the living costs or travel to and from Strasbourg. Applicants from all backgrounds (technical or non-technical) are eligible. The minimum prerequisite is to hold a Bachelor s degree or equivalent (including 4 years of studies) and to present a proof of English proficiency (except for native English speakers or those who have been studying in English). How to apply: through ISU s usual online application system. Full terms and conditions can be found under: link. This is truly a great opportunity for students or professionals to join a worldwide network of 2500 alumni from 96 countries and benefit from the experience and lectures from several hundred faculty and lecturers drawn from around the world. I would very much appreciate if you could forward this message onto your colleagues and associates and any organisation you feel could be interested in this challenge. I thank you very much for your co-operation and remain available for any further questions. Kind regards, Geraldine Moser, ISU, Dean s Office, International Space University, 1 rue Jean-Dominique Cassini, Parc d'Innovation, 67400 ILLKIRCH GRAFFENSTADEN, France. www.isunet.edu 6. ISS. The ISS has started another excellent series of evening passes over Ireland. Details for your location on the wonderful, free, www.heavens-above.com. Also other items such as Iridium Flares, current bright comet positions, etc. 7. DAVE GRENNAN has received an observatory code, J 41, from the Minor Planets Commission of the IAU, for his accurate work on imaging asteroids: Well done Dave! 8. Finally, congratulations to Shannonside Astronomy Club for another really excellent Whirlpool Star Party last w/e. The speakers were all great, and the weather was lovely, with TWO clear nights observing, and even good during the day too. There was a good atmosphere too & all seemed to really enjoy it. Well done to all concerned. Clear Skies, Terry Moseley
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