Swords Library talk By Tom O’DonoghuePhone: (01) 890 5582
Title: Astrophotography with Tom O’Donoghue
Tom O’Donoghue has spent many years perfecting the art of taking deep sky photographs. In this talk, he will guide you through the methods and skills used in successful astrophotography.
Tom will present the same talk at Blanchardstown Library on April 23rd at 6.30pm
Galway Astronomy Club are pleased to announce details of our April club meeting, which will take place at 7.30 pm on Monday the 7th April in the Menlo Park Hotel, Terryland, Galway. www.galwayastronomyclub.ie
Talk: ‘Strengthening science-society relationships through astronomy-art collaborations’
Humanity’s relationship with the Universe is not solely scientific – it is also deeply embedded in culture. Throughout history, communities around the globe have looked to the stars to make sense of the world around them, to guide them on journeys, to inspire stories that pass on knowledge from generation to generation, and to simply enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Art can provide us with new perspectives that unlock, explore and strengthen relationships between science and society, and offer inclusive ways for citizens to critically engage with scientific topics and research. With major socio-scientific crises and a pandemic of misinformation facing our planet, strengthening these relationships has never been more vital. In this talk, I will present examples of astronomy-art (and science) collaborations that cover topics from preserving and celebrating indigenous knowledge, to using satellite imagery to evoke active citizenship, and all with the aim of engaging their audience with the wonders of science and its role within society.
Speaker: Aoife Rose Taylor (TCD)
Aoife studied an undergraduate degree in Physics and Astronomy, and then went on to do a 2 year masters; 1 year of astronomy and 1 year of science communication. She worked in the Old Observatory at Leiden University, the Netherlands where she was an exhibition and event co-ordinator, focusing on art-astronomy collaborations. Aoife then moved to Trinity College Dublin to focus more on science communication (both research and practice) and is now undertaking a professional doctorate in the area of inclusive science communication.