Star-B-Q Special Offer Ends July 31

www.astronomy.ie/sbq

 
The 10euro discount off the normal price of 40euro applying to all adults expires next Tuesday July 31st, so hurry to avail of this special offer. From Wednesday August 1st the normal price of 40euro per adult (30euro for under 16's) applies. 
 
Astronomy Ireland invites you to its annual fund-raising Star-B-Q event in the grounds and clubhouse of Roundwood GAA Club Co. Wicklow. We are expecting our biggest crowd ever on September 8th with people travelling from all over the country. Some people are even flying in from the UK, so don't miss it. Bring all your friends and have a great night. We can cater for up to 1,000 people.
 

So come along to our Barbeque Under The Stars, or Star-B-Q, on Saturday September 8th at 8:00pm to see and experience:
 
٭ The largest number and variety of telescopes ever gathered together for one event in the history of Astronomy Ireland.
 
٭ Celestron's new SkyScout will also be unveiled for the first time in Ireland. This amazing gadget is the easiest way yet to learn your way around the night sky.

٭ The cloud belts and moons of Jupiter. The Great Red Spot will also be visible on the night.

٭ Get your first sight of the planet Mars this season

٭ Galaxies, nebulae and star clusters galore. Look back in time through a telescope to see parts of the universe as they were before man walked the Earth.

 

All this in addition to:

٭ Professionally catered Bar-B-Q food, soft drinks, and hot beverages included in price

٭ Slide Show – “The Universe” by David Moore, Ireland's best-known astronomer

٭ Naked Eye Guide (learn the constellations using Ireland’s most powerful hand-held lasers)

٭ A lecture on telescopes from Astronomy & Space contributor Emlyn Jones

٭ 'Live' webcam demo on big screen by Eamonn O'Fearchain

٭ A compact workshop on using binocular for astronomy featuring our 25x100mm monsters!

٭ Extremely dark skies despite only a short drive from Dublin

٭ Advice, chat and 'craic' all night long

٭ FREE draw for 12x60mm Binoculars, and special offers on Telescopes at the Shop stand

 

This year we also hope to have a keynote speaker to open the proceedings.

For more information and to book online log on to  www.astronomy.ie/sbq  or call (01) 847 0777

Check website for accommodation in the area if you planning on staying overnight. Information on Bus service from Dublin City also on website.

Hurry and book for all your friends and family before the July 31st offer expires!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Astronomy  Ireland
 
Telescope Advice Monday to Saturday:
Tel (01) 847 0777
(Ask for new catalogue)