Organisation: Royal Astronomical Society

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150 years ago today, an Irishwoman became the first person in the world to die in a car crash

Irish scientist Mary Ward died on August 31, 1869, in Birr, Co Offaly.

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Scientists discover five ‘super’ black holes

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Why wind guru Beaufort had to hide a stormy personal life

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Fiery meteor shower to light up skies

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Bigger, brighter and closer than your average moon

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Clear skies to reveal 'super moon'

Stargazers to celebrate Galileo's invention of the telescope

Galileo’s invention of the astronomical telescope four centuries ago will be celebrated by stargazers all over the world next year.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2008

Roscommon observatory detects possible new planet

Roscommon-based observatory has detected what may be a new planet during routine observation of another star outside our Solar System.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2008

Exploding stars excite astronomers worldwide

An explosion caused by two stars some 5,000 light years from Earth has been exciting astronomers in observatories worldwide, a UK conference heard today.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2006

'Leap second' will extend new year celebrations

Next year will be arriving late – thanks to a slowing down of the Earth’s rotation.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2005

Astronomers: No chance of life on nearest planets

Life would not have a chance on planets nearest the Earth’s solar system because of a blizzard of comets and meteors, astronomers have concluded after taking a close look at the star Tau Ceti.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004

Lunar eclipse will be 'impressive'

Skywatchers across Europe will be able to see a total lunar eclipse on Saturday night when a full moon passes through the Earth's shadow, the European Space Agency said.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2003