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# astronomy - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Scientists have found a black hole so massive it 'should not exist in our galaxy'
The black hole is twice as big as scientists believed possible.
# astronomy - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
'Green ball of fire' - A stunning green fireball lit up the Irish sky last night
The brightest of the fireballs was at about 6.54 pm last night.
# astronomy - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
A 'deep' partial eclipse of the moon takes place this evening
There won’t be another one for 2 years, so Astronomy Ireland is asking people to send photos of the eclipse into them.
# astronomy - Monday 21 January, 2019
Here's how the 'super wolf blood moon' looked over Ireland early this morning
The phenomenon was the only lunar eclipse that was visible in Ireland this year.
# astronomy - Thursday 3 January, 2019
A meteor shower peaking tonight rings in the start of a busy year for stargazing
A supermoon later this month is the first of three in a row.
# astronomy - Tuesday 17 July, 2018
'Oddball' among 12 new moons discovered around Jupiter
The Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered the first four of Jupiter’s moons in 1610.
# astronomy - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Double Take: The plaque in Rathmines celebrating telescope maker Howard Grubb
In plain sight on Observatory Lane.
# astronomy - Sunday 29 April, 2018
Galaxies grow bigger and puffier as they age, new study finds
“This is the first time we’ve shown shape and age are related for all kinds of galaxies.”
# astronomy - Friday 30 March, 2018
Astronomers find the 'impossible': A galaxy without dark matter
The discovery could revise or even upend theories of how galaxies are formed.
# astronomy - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
A rare 'super blue blood moon' will be visible later - but Ireland won't experience the full effect
The spectacle will be visible in clear skies above Australia, Asia and some parts of the US and Eastern Europe.
# astronomy - Sunday 7 January, 2018
We're one step closer to understanding the 'most mysterious star in the universe'
Tabby’s Star has been inexplicably dimming and brightening sporadically like no other for years.
# astronomy - Friday 8 September, 2017
Keep watch - the Northern Lights could be on display in Ireland's skies this weekend
That’s according to Astronomy Ireland.
# astronomy - Saturday 2 September, 2017
Scientists have finally found a 'star' that was spotted by Korean astrologers nearly 600 years ago
The “star” was actually a colossal hydrogen explosion which produced a burst of light 300,000 times brighter than our Sun.
# astronomy - Monday 21 August, 2017
# astronomy - Saturday 12 August, 2017
Irish stargazers warned the moon may spoil tonight's meteor shower
The moon at at 80% illumination and could outshine some of the shooting stars as they pass through the sky.
# astronomy - Thursday 27 July, 2017
Offaly was once the centre of the world for stargazing - today it takes a giant leap back there
Ireland is to be part of a huge Europe-wide telescope.
# astronomy - Sunday 12 March, 2017
'Life is left up to you': NUIG researcher delves into her Mars simulation mission
The experiment has been compared to a desert version of the Hollywood movie The Martian.
# astronomy - Friday 10 February, 2017
Eyes to the sky: Ireland will be treated to a rare eclipse of the moon tonight
The eclipse will officially begin at 10.30 but dimming will not be visible until after 11.
# astronomy - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
The planet Venus will be getting very close to us tonight
You don’t need a telescope for this one.
# astronomy - Saturday 7 January, 2017
Take a look at one of the rarest types of galaxy there is
“Less than 0.1% of all observed galaxies are Hoag-type galaxies.”
# astronomy - Sunday 1 January, 2017
Star attractions: Here's what we'll be seeing in the skies in 2017
Saturn, Venus and shooting stars are set to feature across Irish skies in 2017.
# astronomy - Saturday 12 November, 2016
Labour of love: This time-lapse of Irish skies makes for soothing viewing
“When you go to places like Wicklow, Kerry, Galway or Mayo and you have some of the clearest skies in Europe.”
# astronomy - Tuesday 3 May, 2016
Scientists have discovered three "potentially habitable" planets
The ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 is 39 light years from earth, and orbited by three planets.
# astronomy - Tuesday 23 February, 2016
Look up - Jupiter is visible beside the moon tonight
Astronomy Ireland is advising people to go outdoors and check out the beautiful spectacle.
# astronomy - Sunday 7 February, 2016
Check out these incredible photos of the solar system
Simply breathtaking.
# astronomy - Monday 9 November, 2015
Did you spot the massive fireball that passed over Ireland last night?
The explosion was most likely caused by a space rock colliding with earth, Astronomy Ireland said.
# astronomy - Sunday 27 September, 2015
If you stay up late tonight you'll see the moon turn a deep blood red
It’s the last total lunar eclipse with a red shadow you’ll see for a while as the next one won’t be visible from Ireland until 2019, writes Conor Farrell.
# astronomy - Friday 25 September, 2015
You'll be able to see something rare and amazing in the sky this weekend*
*Weather permitting, OF COURSE.
# astronomy - Friday 31 July, 2015
Look up, there's a blue moon tonight*
*If you can see past the clouds, that is.
# astronomy - Wednesday 15 July, 2015
# astronomy - Monday 27 April, 2015
Did you see the massive fireball over Ireland last night?
And by any chance did you see where parts of it landed?
# astronomy - Monday 2 March, 2015
Look out the window: You'll be able to see Jupiter next to the full moon
The massive planet will be visible to the naked eye – even from brightly lit cities.
# astronomy - Monday 9 February, 2015
Is there life on Jupiter's moons? Ireland's helping to find out
A former NASA scientist will speak in Dublin tonight about the missions.
# astronomy - Monday 19 January, 2015
This fireball tore across the night sky yesterday evening? Did you see it?
A photographer in Dalkey managed to capture this amazing shot over Dublin.
# astronomy - Friday 9 January, 2015
Look up: You've two weeks to see a glowing green comet
Comet Lovejoy is paying a visit.
# astronomy - Tuesday 6 January, 2015
This is what the most Earth-like planet ever discovered looks like
It’s chance of being habitable? “Promising.”
# astronomy - Wednesday 24 December, 2014
Something very shiny in the sky tonight at 5.22pm and 6.58pm
It could be the International Space Station or it could be…
# astronomy - Sunday 21 December, 2014
Astronomers are getting ready to take the image of the century
They’re going to try to capture an image of supermassive black hole.
# astronomy - Monday 8 September, 2014
Did you miss the supermoon last night? Don't worry, you'll have two more chances
Just mind the werewolves.
# astronomy - Saturday 23 August, 2014
Look up! We'll be able to see a cyanide-releasing green comet today
Comet Jacques will be visible in the skies over Ireland this weekend, emitting a green cyanide trail.
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SOME PEOPLE SWEAR by new year’s resolutions, while others find them pointless or just too hard to keep.
We’re now a few weeks into 2020 and for most people plans to give up smoking or join a gym are long forgotten. Experts argue that it can take 66 days to form a new habit or break an old one.
But there are ways to ensure that you achieve your goals, by setting realistic targets or making the resolution part of your routine.
Psychologist Niamh Hannan of MindWorks.ie says the best way to approach changing a habit is with a positive mindset. She recommends you focus on one habit, frame it positively in your mind, and start visualising the success.
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