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Forecasting the Unpredictable: earthquake science in a crowded world.

Schrödinger Theatre, Fitzgerald Building, School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin

Abstract From Zhang Heng’s earliest seismoscope, to Dubliner Robert Mallet’s experiments on Killiney Beach and observations of the 1857 Neapolitan earthquake, scientists have tried to understand earthquakes and use this understanding to reduce their effect. Still, earthquakes have... Read More

Public Open Night at Dunsink Observatory

Dunsink Observatory

An informative one hour talk followed by hands on viewing of the night sky. Open nights at Dunsink Observatory are free of charge. Weather permitting, visitors can view celestial objects through the historic Grubb Telescope and two smaller... Read More

Free

Eight Years to the Moon

The Irish Astronomical Society and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, along with Belvedere College, SJ, are delighted to present a FREE lecture on Tuesday, September 10th in Belvedere College, Dublin by renowned US-based space science writer Nancy... Read More

Culture Night – Earthquakes and other Geohazards

Merrion Square 5 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland

Despite its lack of large earthquakes, Ireland holds a special place in the history of Earthquake studies thanks to the pioneering work of Robert Mallet in the mid-19th century. Come see the past and present of live earthquake... Read More

CANCELLED-DIAS Dunsink Observatory Open night

Dunsink Observatory

Important: Due to the severe weather warning currently in place for this evening, this event has been cancelled. As part of the Dublin Festival of History, join us at Dunsink for a night-long celebration of space — from... Read More