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We study star formation, massive stars, solar activity, space weather, planets, and high energy astrophysics at 31 Fitzwilliam Place and @DIASDunsink in Dublin.
Apr 19, 2021 11 tweets 13 min read
It's #TechWeek2021! Researchers @DIASAstronomy work with the advanced tech of the @LOFARIreland radio telescope, one of the world’s largest telescopes stretching from Birr right across Europe. Learn more about the technology behind I-LOFAR here: lofar.ie/technology/ Lots of wires inside the co... Solar physicists @DIASAstronomy analyse data from @LOFARIreland in order to study our Sun and how it impacts the Earth. They use I-LOFAR in combination with data from space-based observatories to help better understand solar storms and space weather #TechWeek2021
Mar 8, 2021 12 tweets 5 min read
Happy International Women's Day from all of us in DIAS Astrophysics. Our group includes many great women leading the way in space physics and astrophysics. Dr Caitriona Jackman @cm_jackman leads the Planetary Magnetospheres Research Group working on data-intensive space physics from ESA and NASA spacecraft dias.ie/2019/11/27/pro…