1. Star-B-Q 2010
- Last Chance for
Tickets!
Astronomy Ireland's Star-B-Q 2010 is being
held tomorrow, September 4th. This is your last chance to book tickets for
this exciting event.
The line up for
the night includes:
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Dr Martin
Hendry of the University of Glasgow will investigate a variety of moon landing
hoax claims in his talk entitled "Did We Really Land on the Moon?"
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In his talk
"Secrets of the Stones", Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland will explain how
the Stone Age people of Ireland were master astronomers and why they linked
astronomy with burial sites.
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Astronomy
Ireland Chairman and Ireland's best known astronomer, David Moore
will describe everything we know about the Universe in his talk entitled "The
Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe"
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Some of
Ireland's most powerful telescopes
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A variety of
science and astronomy information stands and activities
- Free entry to a draw for great prizes - including
astronomical binoculars!
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Delicious
barbecue food cooked and served by a Michelin-awarded chef!
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A junior
section for young budding astronomers.
The Star-B-Q takes place in Roundwood,
Co Wicklow - the highest village in Ireland - tomorrow, 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.
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!