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Meteor shower: Astronomy Ireland wants you to be their eyes

The perseid meteor shower is underway. Get out and have a look!

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Aug 11th 2012, 3:45 PM

The International Space Station flies across Ireland tonight

Want to see the most expensive object ever built?

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Feb 15th 2012, 2:25 PM

Meteor shower over Ireland

Watch the skies over the coming nights to see an amazing display of shooting stars.

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Aug 11th 2010, 4:16 PM