Ireland's biggest annual telescope party - Star-B-Q - takes place this Saturday, August 22 in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow.

Now, you can watch Star-B-Q: THE MOVIE on Astronomy Ireland's YouTube Channel, thanks to Astronomy Ireland member John Cleere. For an exciting preview of what to expect this weekend click the link below:

or visit

www.youtube.com/astronomyireland

Please forward this email to everyone you know and let's make Star-B-Q 2009 the biggest and best ever!

Star-B-Q 2009 features the following star attractions:

Talks

The 3rd Earl of Rosse (who died in 1867!) builder of the Leviathan telescope at Birr Castle
3-D Tour of the Galaxy by Robert Hill of the Armagh Planetarium
The Universe by Astronomy Ireland Chairman, David Moore.
Things you should know about Astronomy and stretching your mind by Emlyn Jones
Junior talk for budding astronomers by Education Officer, Kevin Sweeney.

Targets

There will be unlimited viewing through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes, where you will be able to see:

Jupiter
Neptune
Galaxies e.g. Whirlpool and Andromeda galaxies
Star Clusters e.g. Wild Duck and Great Hercules globular clusters
Gas Clouds e.g. Ring nebula and Dumbbell nebula

Treats

Live link-up with Australian observatory
Fire Dancers and Live Music
Laser tour of the night sky with Ireland's most powerful handheld laser
Professionally catered food and beverages

BOOK STAR-B-Q HERE or call (01) 847 0777