Armagh Planetarium - David Malin to Visit Armagh Planetarium

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MEET THE WORLD RENOWNED ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER

On Saturday May 12th 2007 visitors to the Planetarium will have the chance to meet the world renowned astronomer and astrophotographer David Malin.

In two special presentations at 2.30pm and 3.30pm he will be displaying some of his most spectacular views of the Universe and giving us a fascinating insight into how he creates these amazing images. This is a unique event, not to be missed by anyone who has ever marvelled at the wonders of the night sky.

Interest is expected to be great so pre-booking is essential.

(LEFT) DAVID MALIN.

DAVID WILL BE VISITING THE PLANETARIUM ON 12TH MAY 2007

PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Based in Sydney Australia, David Malin began working for the Anglo-Australian Observatory (AAO) in 1975. During his time with the AAO, he developed new photographic processing techniques to reveal the faintest details in astronomical images.

These new processes were invented to enhance the scientific return from astronomical photography, giving us new insights into the processes inside nebulae and the evolution of galaxies, but there was another benefit. David Malin was able to produce stunning colour images of the most beautiful objects in deep space. Using the 4m Anglo-Australian Telescope and the 1.2m UK Schmidt Telescope, he created more than 150 colour images of the cosmos which are now regarded as classics of astrophotography.

DAVID'S IMAGES

(LEFT) THE ROSETTE NEBULA

(RIGHT) THE TRIFID NEBULA

Photographs created by David Malin can be found in many popular astronomy books and magazines, and are displayed in museums and planetaria throughout the world. You can see previews of his work at www.davidmalin.com.

Admission is £3 per person (price does not include other planetarium activities). To book seats please call 028 3752 3689. Please note numbers will be limited so pre-booking is essential.