[We are asking that you email this to everyone you know please] Tonight's the night! Powerful telescopes will be set at several locations around Ireland to show the general public the Moon in stunning close up detail. You'll not only be able to see the craters but the mountains inside the craters and even the valleys between these mountains! It's one of the most incredible sights you'll ever see and something you should do at least once in your life. All the Moon Watches take place at 9pm. Here is a list of locations from our website (more details at www.astronomy.ie/moonwatchapr05.html ) including phone numbers for local directions): Carlow - Killerig Golf Club - Gerry Moloney (087) 9184000 Co. Clare - Kilmihil - Angus Sealy (087) 2308428 Cork, Ballyphehane Community Centre - Martin Lynch (087) 2404104 Co. Donegal, Letterkenny, Kilpeak Graveyard, Glenswilly - Seamus Byron (087) 2203312 Dublin - Phoenix Park, car park at Papal Cross - Tom Finnegan (086) 8105155 Co. Louth, Dundalk -Blackrock Derek Watters (086) 0806908 Co. Tipperary, Clonmel, Mountain Road Viewing Point, follow sign for Hanora's Cottage - Ray Parle (052)21892 Co. Wexford, Rosslare Strand, Community Centre - Oliver Gargan (086)3592956 There a few photos of the Moon here, and a diagram of where Saturn will be (close to the Moon!): www.astronomy.ie/images/moon1a.jpg www.astronomy.ie/images/moon2a.jpg www.astronomy.ie/images/conj.gif but the view in the scopes should be even MORE impressive than these! Bring along 4euro to buy a copy of our magazine (April issue features Einstein!) and grab a bunch of the free leaflets listing all the future Watches planned this year! After tonight our next event is our annual STAR-B-Q. Details (with photos) and online booking are here www.astronomy.ie/sbqApril2005.html Or just post your cheque to P.O.Box 2888, Dublin 5 (30euro per adult, 25euro for under 16s, includes food+soft drinks+telescope). Great fun for al the family. Want your own high quality telescope, tested and recommend by your national astronomy society?: Please support OUR SHOP, one of the biggest telescope shops in Europe www.astronomy.ie/map.html Tel (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat incl. Clear skies! David Moore, Chairman, Astronomy Ireland www.astronomy.ie PLEASE EMAIL THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW - THANKS!