The world of outer space and Saturn with its magnificent rings beckon those who stay on in the Phoenix Park after a fireworks display tonight to mark the inauguration of Mrs Mary McAleese. Astronomy Ireland, which is promoting the Saturn Watch, predicts it will be spectacular. The watch takes place at 8 p.m. at the Papal Cross car park.
The Moon will be seen passing in front of Saturn early tomorrow at about 1.30 a.m. and may be viewed with a binoculars or telescope, depending on cloud conditions.
Other Science Week events taking place today include:
Announcement of the In-company Research, Technology and Innovation Scheme by the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Mr Noel Treacy.
From Planets to Galaxies Through the Looking Glass of Hubble: a lecture by Prof Tom Ray of Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies at University of Limerick at 4 p.m. Further information from Institute of Physics (Tel: 018411809).
Down to Earth: an exhibition by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI), which places geology in an Irish context at GSI, Beggars Bush, Dublin, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Continues until Friday, and on weekdays subsequently.
