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!
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Use some of Ireland's most
powerful telescopes to see the wonders of our Solar System, our galaxy, and
our Universe!
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Savour delicious barbecue
food cooked and served by a Michelin-awarded chef!
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Enjoy hugely entertaining and
informative talks by special guest speakers!
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A variety of science and
astronomy information stands and activities!
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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.
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.
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.