Astronomy Ireland · www.astronomy.ie · (01) 847 0777 · info@astronomy.ie 1. STAR-B-Q SPECIAL OFFER ENDS JULY 31 - SAVE 10euro Don't forget that you can only book your places for our August 26 Star-B-Q at the special price of 25euro until July 31, just a few days away. After that the price must increase by 10euro to the full price of 35euro. These are prices for adults, children's tickets (under 16s) are, and will remain, just 25euro. Ticket prices include all food, soft drinks, talks, demos and of course the use of a huge array of very powerful telescopes. HOW TO BOOK: Book online 24 hours a day at www.astronomy.ie/sbqaug05.html (please book online if possible as this helps us cope with the huge demand each year) Or post payment to Astronomy Ireland at: P.O.Box 2888, Dublin 5 if paying cheque, postal order, or bank draft. Cash, cheque, or credit card payments can also be made at our Shop in Artane, Dublin 5. This year's Star-B-Q is set to be the best ever: The event will be professionally catered. Extra short introductory talks are being added. All talks will take place before it gets dark so you can get to them all. We have a new high power laser system for our masterclass pointing out the constellations for beginners. How to use Binoculars for Astronomy demonstration. And of course, unlimited use of dozens of high power telescopes like the Celestron 11-inch. Even Ireland's biggest portable telescope - the 21-inch Millennium Telescope will be there. We aim to show you the wonders of the universe from a very dark sky away from city lights. As well as entertain you with illustrated talks and demos. Plus feed you all night with simple fare from the barbecues. Everyone in Ireland is welcome and people do travel great distances to be there making Star-B-Q by far the biggest gathering of telescopes in Ireland every year. Make sure you don't miss it! And do bring friends and family as this is a fund-raising event for the Society so it is aimed at the general public, young people and telescope aficionados alike. There's something in the programme for everyone in the family. It's certainly a different and incredibly exciting night out if you've never been before. For further details, photos, and to book online please go to: www.astronomy.ie/sbqaug05.html Remember, you only have until July 31st to book at the reduced rate of 25euros. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there on the night. ------------------------- - David Moore, Chairman (Astronomy Ireland -promoting interest in astronomy all around Ireland) Visit our Shop to see huge range of telescopes on offer: SUMMER SALE NOW ON! Tel (01) 847 0777 Monday to Saturday inclusive. FREE HUBBLE DVD to every Shop visitor, and with every order by phone!