

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “Stars with a story: Discovering the first magnitude stars”
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Irish Astronomical Society is pleased to present a talk by John Flannery next Monday 26th January at 7:30pm in the Beech Hill building UCD.

The talk will also be available on Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking this link a few minutes beforehand:
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/69570576310

Talk title: “Stars with a story: Discovering the first magnitude stars”

Description: "Fifteen of the twenty one stars that astronomers grade as first magnitude or brighter can be seen from Ireland over the course of the year. These luminaries range from next door neighbours of our Sun, to  real powerhouses of the Milky Way galaxy. Each tells a story that is woven into cultural and astronomical history, and are in-the-main a part of the best known constellations visible over the seasons. Our talk tonight will explore how you can get to know the brightest stars and see the sky anew.”

Bio: John Flannery is an active committee member of the Irish Astronomical Society. He is editor of the Irish Astronomical Society quarterly journal “Orbit” and the “Sky High” annual almanac. He has written a series of monthly articles on astronomy in the Irish Times. He contributes monthly sky notes at astronomy events and he is active in astronomy outreach events. He is one of the best known amateur astronomers in Ireland.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/stars-with-a-story-discovering-the-first-magnitude-stars/200029566809717
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Beech Hill, UCD, Eircode D04 P7W1
- **lat**: 53.31402
- **long**: -6.23568
- **full address**: Beech Hill, UCD, Eircode D04 P7W1, L.M.I. Main Building, Beech Hill Road, Dublin, County Dublin, D04 P7W1, Ireland

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- **organizer**: Irish Astronomical Society (https://allevents.in/org/irish-astronomical-society/26730768)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Beech Hill, UCD, Eircode D04 P7W1, L.M.I. Main Building, Beech Hill Road, Dublin, County Dublin, D04 P7W1, Ireland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Irish Astronomical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about “Stars with a story: Discovering the first magnitude stars” ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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