Effects of Light Pollution
Artificial lighting has its place in our world and is invaluable to businesses, homes, roads and recreation.
Latest Space News
Transit of Mercury
Last transit of Mercury until 2032!
Space Themed Summer 2019 CPD for Primary Teachers
In July 2019, CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory is offering primary teachers a choice of two spacey-STEM courses, each offered in two locations.
Falcon Heavy: One Year Anniversary
One year later, where is the StarMan in his Tesla Roadster?
Gifts to the Starman Exhibit
Gifts to the Starman entries
Lunar Eclipse visible from Ireland
Set your alarms for 4am on Monday 21 January to see a lunar eclipse.
Einstein’s Theory Holds True in Stellar Test
A recent study of a neutron star collision 130 million light years away has revealed that gravity is likely to be restricted to the 4 dimensions in our universe (x,y,z and Time).
Science in Society – Is there a Planet B?
Thinking about Science in Society Investigations – Exploring hazards and benefits of space exploration. We hear a lot these days about humans ‘colonizing’ Mars.