Astronomers observe 'candyfloss' planet Astronomers have observed a "fluffy" candyfloss-like planet around 200 light-years from Earth where it rains sand droplets, instead of water vapour. News Lens • 16 Nov
Stargazers prepare for partial lunar eclipse Stargazers in Ireland are set to see a partial eclipse of the Moon tomorrow morning, as the Sun rises. Ireland • 18 Nov 21
Irish PhD student helps solve mystery of dimming star An Irish PhD student has been reflecting on the "incredible" experience of helping to solve the mystery of the dimming Betelgeuse star. Astronomy • 18 Jun 21
Skies darkened under partial solar eclipse A Partial Solar Eclipse, where almost half of the Sun's diameter was covered, was visible for around two-and-a-half hours this morning. Ireland • 10 Jun 21
Skywatchers enjoy spectacular celestial event in Chile The only total solar eclipse of 2020 crossed parts of Chile and Argentina on Monday afternoon, December 14, plunging the region into total darkness for … newslens • 15 Dec 20
Skywatchers enjoy spectacular celestial event in Chile The only total solar eclipse of 2020 crossed parts of Chile and Argentina on Monday afternoon, December 14, plunging the region into total darkness for … News Lens • 15 Dec 20
South Americans marvel at total solar eclipse Hundreds of thousands of tourists scattered across the north Chilean desert to experience a total eclipse of the sun viewed from beneath the world's clearest … World • 03 Jul 19
Ireland to join European Southern Observatory in 2018 The government has announced that funding will be provided in the budget for Ireland to join the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in 2018. Science • 10 Oct 17
Irish astronomer in €2m funding win An Irish astronomer has won €2 million in funding from the European Research Council to study the birth of stars and planets. Science • 10 Apr 17
Should Ireland join the European Southern Observatory? Over the last couple of days on RTÉ News platforms, we’ve been exploring the structure, facilities, work and discoveries of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) … astronomy • 21 Sep 16
Researches observe gigantic flare on nearby star A team of astronomers, including one from Ireland, have observed what they think is a gigantic flare on the surface of Mira, one of the … News • 29 May 15
Asteroid to make relatively close pass by Earth An asteroid measuring about half a kilometre in diameter will make a relatively close, but harmless pass by Earth tonight. News • 27 Jan 15
First Earth-sized planet found in habitable zone The hunt for potential life in outer space has taken a step forward as an international team of researchers has confirmed the existence of the … News • 18 Apr 14
Irish astronomer involved in black hole discovery An Irish astronomer is among an international group of researchers who have directly measured the magnetic field surrounding a black hole at the centre of … News • 15 Aug 13
Shooting stars expected to light up sky tonight As many as 60 shooting stars an hour could be visible in the night sky over the next week as an annual stellar show takes … News • 12 Aug 13
Meteor shower reported over Ireland People across Ireland reported seeing bright objects crossing the sky last night, which were thought to be a meteor shower. News • 22 Sep 12
Venus passes by sun in rare astronomical event The planet Venus made a slow transit across the face of the sun this morning, the last such passing that will be visible from Earth … News • 07 Jun 12
