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Major Perseid Watch

Astronomy Ireland is planning a major watch for the Perseids this year.
Last year, over 14,000 people attended our Perseid watch in the Phoenix
Park, Dublin (dispite the rain!). Ireland is ideally placed to observe
this year's Perseids, which is expected to be the most active yet, as
the parent comet returned as predicted at the end of 1992. Our latest
calculations show that the maximum of the shower will be visible in
Ireland close to the zenith.

The watch is beind held in the grounds of Birr Castle, home of the
Rosse telescope which was the world's largest telescope for over a quarter
of a centuary from 1845 to 1914. We are involved in the project to restore
this world-famous part of Ireland's rich astronomical heritage, which will
be the largest telescope in Europe when restored. It will be ideal for
visual observations.

Astronomy Ireland is the largest astronomy and space interest group in
Ireland, with over 1,000 members and growing all the time. We are always
looking for new members, especially beginners. We hold regular lecture
meetings, observing sessions and publish a bi-monthly magazine aimed at
beginners and experienced observers alike. We now have members in every
county in Ireland, and a number in the UK also.

We have arranged for Patrick Moore to give a public lecture in Dublin on
Saturday March 13.

Tony Ryan, Hon. Secretary, Astronomy Ireland, P.O. Box 2888, Dublin 1, Ireland.