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The Solar Orbiter came within 47 million miles of the Sun's surface

Solar probe reveals Sun's closest-ever photos

A solar probe built by the European Space Agency and NASA has delivered the closest photos ever taken of the Sun's surface.

World • 17 Jul 20

The unmanned Parker Solar Probe aims to get closer than any human-made object to the centre of our solar system

NASA launches spacecraft on mission towards Sun

NASA has launched a space probe that will go closer to the Sun than any spacecraft before, the agency announced.

Parker Solar Probe • 12 Aug 18

Artists impression of planet HD 131399Ab, located 340 light years from Earth [Pic: ESO/L. Calçada/M. Kornmesser]

Strange three Sun planet discovered

An international team of astronomers has discovered a strange planet in a faraway solar system that contains not one sun, but three of them.

Science • 08 Jul 16

Solar power is currently the only renewable energy technology that does not qualify for any form of a subsidy in Ireland

Solar energy sector could create 7,300 jobs

The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has called on the Government to introduce a support mechanism for solar power.

Business • 14 Jun 16

The view of the eclipse from Co Mayo (Pic: @thinlizzynut)

Cloud breaks in some areas to reveal eclipse

Ireland experienced a partial solar eclipse this morning, although cloud cover obscured the skies across much of the country.

News • 20 Mar 15

South of country best for Friday's eclipse

Met Éireann says the south of the country could end being the best region from which to view Friday morning's near-total solar eclipse.

News • 17 Mar 15

Comet ISON was thought to be up to 1.2km wide (Pic: Nasa)

No signs of comet following trip around the Sun

A comet's 5.5-million-year journey to the inner solar system has apparently ended during a disastrous trip around the sun, scientists have said.

News • 28 Nov 13

As well as giving off light and heat the sun also has huge eruptions of hot gas

Irish scientists make sun storms breakthrough

A group of international scientists, including some from Trinity College Dublin, have identified a missing link between storms on the sun and radio bursts that can damage technology on earth.

News • 07 Oct 13

More people have been taking part in water-based activities during the recent heatwave

Water safety appeal after five drowning deaths

Irish Water Safety, gardaí and coastguard units around Ireland have issued an appeal to people to be extra vigilant if taking part in water-based activities over the weekend.

News • 13 Jul 13

A cloud-free Ireland on Saturday (Photo: NEODAAS/University of Dundee)

Stunning photo of cloud-free Ireland released

The University of Dundee has released a photograph showing an almost completely cloud-free Ireland over the weekend.

News • 28 May 12

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