DIAS Dunsink Observatory (@diasdunsink) 's Twitter Profile
DIAS Dunsink Observatory

@diasdunsink

Astronomy research & education since 1785 | Home of Sir William Rowan Hamilton | Operated by @DIASAstronomy @DIAS_Dublin

ID: 915151506877190144

linkhttp://www.dias.ie/dunsink calendar_today03-10-2017 09:48:16

3,3K Tweet

3,3K Followers

4,4K Following

Weather Alerts Ireland ⚡️☔️ (@irelandalerts) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‼️ Northern Lights NOW ‼️ This shot I took on my camera with long exposure in Kerry 😍😍 #northernlights #northernlightsireland #aurora

‼️ Northern Lights NOW ‼️

This shot I took on my camera with long exposure in Kerry 😍😍

#northernlights #northernlightsireland #aurora
Alan Mac Cárthaigh 🇮🇪 (@alanmcc82) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HOLY MOLY!!! 🤯😍.. It’s: “Return of the Aurora…🌌🌠💥”. What an absolutely ‘mind-blowing’ Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights / Merry Dancers display (yet again..) over Courtmacsherry areas in West Cork, Ireland (at 10.10pm on 16/04/2025..) as multiple light pillars ‘dance

HOLY MOLY!!! 🤯😍.. It’s: “Return of the Aurora…🌌🌠💥”. What an absolutely ‘mind-blowing’ Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights / Merry Dancers display (yet again..) over Courtmacsherry areas in West Cork, Ireland (at 10.10pm on 16/04/2025..) as multiple light pillars ‘dance
The Irish Times (@irishtimes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…

TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Two historic locations - Birr Castle Demesne and Dunsink Observatory - have been added to Ireland’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Properties today jrnl.ie/6681112

Astronomical Observatories of Ireland (@astroobireland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great news this World Heritage Day as DIAS Dunsink Observatory and Birr Castle Demesne are added to Ireland’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. This is a key step on our journey. Read more on dias.ie/2025/04/18/aoi… #WorldHeritageDay Armagh Observatory & Planetarium

Great news this World Heritage Day as <a href="/DIASDunsink/">DIAS Dunsink Observatory</a>  and <a href="/BirrCastle/">Birr Castle Demesne</a> are added to Ireland’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. This is a key step on our journey. Read more on dias.ie/2025/04/18/aoi… #WorldHeritageDay <a href="/ArmaghSpace/">Armagh Observatory & Planetarium</a>
Peter T Gallagher (@petertgallagher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Three Irish observatories take steps towards becoming Unesco world heritage sites | Irish Independent” independent.ie/irish-news/thr…

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (@depthousingirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland have been added to the World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. This cross-border partnership comprises Armagh Planetarium & Observatory, Birr Castle & Demesne, and Dunsink Observatory House. Learn More: bit.ly/3Yz9tlY

The Historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland have been added to the World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. This cross-border partnership comprises Armagh Planetarium &amp; Observatory, Birr Castle &amp; Demesne, and Dunsink Observatory House. Learn More: bit.ly/3Yz9tlY
DIAS (@dias_dublin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: Listen back to our CEO Dr. Eucharia Meehan on Morning Ireland this morning, talking about the addition of DIAS Dunsink Observatory and Birr Castle Demesne to Ireland's Tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

DIAS (@dias_dublin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Calling all stargazers! DIAS #ReachForTheStars Astrophotography Competition is BACK for 2025! Entries are now open for your images of Ireland's night skies. Don't delay, entries close 5pm 04 June #Astrophotography #DIASdiscovers Details: reachforthestars.ie

Calling all stargazers! DIAS #ReachForTheStars Astrophotography Competition is BACK for 2025!  Entries are now open for your images of Ireland's night skies. Don't delay, entries close 5pm 04 June  #Astrophotography #DIASdiscovers Details: reachforthestars.ie
DIAS (@dias_dublin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to have RTÉ news2day at DIAS Dunsink Observatory earlier today to talk to Sadhbh and some wonderful students from Scoil Mhuire Lucan about DIAS #ReachForTheStars astrophotography competition and our "Night Sky in Your Hand" category opening to under 18s this year. Still time to enter!

DIAS Dunsink Observatory (@diasdunsink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you catch us on RTÉ news2day on Tuesday? We were chatting about our Reach For The Stars Astrophotography Competition 📸🔭 Entries close on the 4th of June and you can catch the full piece at rte.ie/player/series/… Images courtesy of RTÉ #ReachForTheStars #DIASDiscovers

Did you catch us on <a href="/news2dayRTE/">RTÉ news2day</a> on Tuesday? We were chatting about our Reach For The Stars Astrophotography Competition 📸🔭 Entries close on the 4th of June and you can catch the full piece at rte.ie/player/series/… 

Images courtesy of <a href="/rte/">RTÉ</a> 
#ReachForTheStars #DIASDiscovers
DIAS Dunsink Observatory (@diasdunsink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to host Scoil Oilibhéir last week for our latest Space Crafts workshop! The students learned about the sun, planets and more while making beautiful cyanotypes! You can catch a glimpse of what we got up to in the video below ☀️🪐🔭🎨 Research Ireland Fingal County Council