Congratulations to Prof. Peter Gallagher on his election to the council of the Royal Astronomical Society. This appointment recognises his longstanding contributions to astrophysics research and the international astronomy community. Read the full article: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...

Tá an-áthas orainn faoi seo! Tonight at 7.30pm the observatory will play host to some very special visitors on 'Siar Linn' on @cula4.bsky.social 🔭 It is sure to be a fantastic episode so don't forget to tune in at 7.30pm 📺 @dias.ie @macallateo.bsky.social

Did you know that a lunar mission could be used for solar physics? ☀️Some of our researchers have been using images from the recent Artemis II mission and the SunPy analysis tool to determine the location and direction of the cameras on board the spacecraft! @dias.ie

We were delighted to host the launch of "Mirrors to the Sky" in Dunsink yesterday. Mirrors to the Sky is a Space Crafts zine which reflects the work we have done through Space Crafts over the past two years. 🎨🪐

One day left until the launch of our annual ‘Reach for the Stars’ Astrophotography competition 📸🌙 Stay tuned for more.. 🔭 #DIASDiscovers #ReachfortheStars #Astrophotography

🔔 New Paper Alert 🔔 DIAS Researcher Dr Mohamed Nedal explores shock waves caused by Coronal Mass Ejections from the Sun in his latest publication: www.aanda.org/articles/aa/...

Space exploration and innovation from Ireland - opinion piece by Professor Peter Gallagher in yesterday's @irishexaminer.bsky.social Check it out here: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... @dias.ie

The 7th Palestinian Advanced School on Computational Methods took place last week in Cairo, supporting nearly 40 students from Gaza & the West Bank. Co-organised by DIAS Fellow Donna Rodgers-Lee with Scientists for Palestine & hosted at NVIC, the programme delivered training including astrophysics.

Professor Peter Gallagher, head of astronomy and astrophysics at DIAS Dunsink Observatory shares his career journey in a new interview with the Irish Independent. Read the full interview here: www.independent.ie/business/job...

Research Spotlight 🔎 DIAS PhD Student Herman le Roux explores how Machine Learning can help to classify solar radio bursts ☀️ Read the full article here: www.astro.gla.ac.uk/users/eduard...

As we have come to the end of our visitor night season in the observatory, we want to extend our thanks to all visitors who have attended our events this season. We were delighted to share the observatory with you and hope you enjoyed your time with us. 🌙 #Diasdiscovers @dias.ie

We’re proud to share that Prof. Caitriona Jackman has been appointed as a Guest Investigator on the ESA BepiColombo mission to Mercury 🚀 This mission will arrive at Mercury in late 2026, exploring the planet’s magnetic field and space environment. (Image credit: ESA) #DIASDiscovers #DIAS85

Tarlaíonn urú na gréine nuair a thagann an ghealach idir an domhan agus an ghrian agus titeann scáil na gealaí ar an domhain. Beidh ceann le feicáil in eireann ar an 12 Lúnasa 2026! #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @snagaeilge.bsky.social @dias.ie

Is liathróidí sneachta cosmacha de gháis reoite, carraigeacha agus dusta iad cóiméid a fhithisíonn an Ghrian. #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @snagaeilge.bsky.social @dias.ie

Tarlaíonn na gealáin thuaidh nuair a bhuaileann cáithníní ón ghrian leis an atmaisféar uachtair ar domhain. #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @snagaeilge.bsky.social @dias.ie

Spotaí dorcha iad grianspotaí a thagann chun cinn i limistéir ghníomhacha ar an ghrian! #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @snagaeilge.bsky.social @dias.ie

Bíonn lánghealach beagnach uair sa mhí, agus beidh lánghealach anocht! B'fheidir beidh tú in ann é a fhéicáil! #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @snagaeilge.bsky.social @dias.ie

Congratulations to Prof Peter T. Gallagher, Head of Astrophysics at DIAS and an Adjunct Professor of Physics at Trinity College Dublin, who has been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP). You can read the full article at the link below. www.dias.ie/.../dias-hea...

Seachtain na Gaeilge Shona Daoibh! I mbliana beidh cúpla postálacha againn i rith seachtain na gaeilge! Is stríoca solais iad dreigí, nó "réaltaí reatha", a bhuaileann carraigeacha beaga ón spás le atmaisféar an domhain! #SeachtainNaGaeilge #DIASdiscovers @dias.ie @snagaeilge.bsky.social

You can find out more about Professor Caitriona Jackman's research at dias.ie/planetary 🪐

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Ruth Fogg @diasdunsink.bsky.social on receiving funding for her project under the @ria.ie Charlemont Grant scheme 👏 #DIASdiscovers #DIAS85

🔔We are Hiring!🔔 A new 1 year postdoctoral position in inner heliosphere solar wind is available within the DIAS Planetary Magnetospheres Group. 📆 Closing date 12:00pm Friday March 6th 2026. The details can be accessed through this link: www.dias.ie/postdoctoral...

🚨New article alert 🚨 Last April we hosted the @royalastrosoc.bsky.social in the @ria.ie for a meeting discussing "Communicating Astronomy at Historic Observatories". Now Sadhbh Leahy has an article reporting on the meeting! Link to the article is available here: academic.oup.com/astrogeo/art...

We are very sorry to announce that due to current weather warnings and conditions we have had to cancel our visitor night taking place today, 5th February 2026. Ticket holders please check your email inbox for further details.

🔔Aurora Alert🔔 The Magnetic Network of Ireland (MagIE) Aurora Forecast predicts visible aurora across Ireland (provided skies are clear) from tonight into the early hours of tomorrow. Keep an eye on the sky and get your camera ready 📸 #DIASDiscovers #DIAS85 #Aurora #NorthernLights