Star-B-Q 2010 20 Months Membership Offer 2010 Events DVDs Shop 1. Star-B-Q 2010 - Groups of 4 or more get 10% off Receive 10% off the cost of your ticket when you book 4 or more adult tickets. Family rates are also available - just call our offices on 01 847 0777 to book your tickets This is a highly anticipated event that is fun for all the family, and suitable for people of all ages, regardless of level of knowledge or experience in astronomy. There will be raffles and draws on the night, and is expected to attract hundreds of people this year, so be sure to book your ticket now and prepare for a great night of astronomy! At this years Star-B-Q you can: a.. Use some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes to see the wonders of our Solar System, our galaxy, and our Universe! b.. Savour delicious barbecue food cooked and served by a Michelin-awarded chef! c.. Enjoy hugely entertaining and informative talks by special guest speakers! d.. A variety of science and astronomy information stands and activities! e.. Free entry to a draw for great prizes - including astronomical binoculars! The Star-B-Q takes place in Roundwood, Co Wicklow - the highest village in Ireland - on September 4th, 2010. It has attracted thousands of people in the last 18 years of the event, and is an event not to be missed! If you have friends or family who would like to come too, call us on (01) 847 0777 to get special group rates. Astronomy Ireland are delighted to announce Roundwood Caravan & Camping Park will remain open for business until September 5th to facilitate all guests & attendees at the Star-B-Q. For more information about Star-B-Q 2010 click HERE or call us on (01) 847 0777. To read a report and see pictures from last year's Star-B-Q click HERE. BOOK TICKETS 2. Public Lecture On Monday, September 13th, Professor Mike Edmunds will try to unlock the many mysteries of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient computer as used to follow the movement of the Moon and Sun through the Zodiac, as well as the planets that were known at the time, namely Jupiter and Mars, was chanced upon at the wreckage of a Roman vessel off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera in 1901, and has ever since fascinated scientists and historians alike due to its complexity and accuracy. This talk takes place at 8pm on Monday, September 9th, in Trinity College Dublin. Tickets costs 7euro (5euro members rate) and can be purchased online by clicking the link below or over the phone by calling us on (01) 847 0777. There is a DVD available to pre-order online for anyone who cannot make it on the night. BOOK HERE ORDER DVD 3. Free Star-B-Q Ticket The Astronomy Ireland Shop is offering a free Star-B-Q ticket with every 300euro voucher bought, this will give people who are thinking of buying a chance to try out upwards of 40 telescopes and make an informed decision on which one is right for them. so as not to leave those who are more decisive in their purchase of astronomical equipment out in the cold, we will also be offering a free ticket with every 500euro spent in our shop in Artane. Call us or drop in to Ireland's largest telescope showroom for expert advice and the best price guaranteed. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop