COSMOS 2017: Guest Speakers
There has been a long and cherished history with COSMOS and Midlands Astronomy Club in bringing the best speakers in their field to COSMOS, from around Ireland and outside of it.
Prof. Nigel Henbest
Astronomer and Science Populariser and Writer
Title TBA
Mr. Joe McCauley
School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin
"Observing the Universe from Birr - from the Leviathan to LOFAR"
Dr. Mary Bourke
Department of Geology at Trinity College Dublin and Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Insitute
"Recent Flooding On Mars"
Dr. Brian Harvey
Irish Space Writer, Author and Broadcaster
"Soviet Lunar Exploration"
Mr. Michael O'Connell
Astronomer, Astrophotographer and Observer
Title TBA
Mr. Ivan Merrick
Solar Astronomer, Midlands Astronomy Club
Title TBA
Mr. Stephen Corcoran
K-Tec Telescopes
The Wonderful World of Meteorites
Mr. Seanie Morris
Lecturer, Radio Presenter and Outreach Co-Ordinator, Midlands Astronomy Club
Make and Launch A Rocket Workshop (for kids)!
The programme of events includes these lecturers interpseresed with tea and coffee breaks, exhibits, astro buy and sell, rocket launches, and evening activities such as the Cosmic Dinner, Astro Table Quiz and (weather depending) observing.