8 Months Membership FREE 2010 Events DVDs Shop ONLY FOUR DAYS LEFT TO AVAIL OF OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER! 1. Star-B-Q 2010 Astronomy Ireland's annual STAR-B-Q takes place this year in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday, September 4th. The Star-B-Q is Ireland's biggest annual telescope event and offers unparalleled dark skies just 30 minutes outside of Dublin. This year, why not come along and experience the wonders of the universe through Ireland's most powerful telescopes with your family and friends? At this Star-B-Q, which promises to be our biggest ever, guests will be treated to a top-quality barbecue cooked by a Michelin chef, before enjoying a series of special intriguing talks covering all aspects of astronomy and space, an array of telescopes to look through, junior section for children, evening entertainment, and Astronomy Ireland Shop displays. All of this is included in the price of your ticket. 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. SPECIAL OFFER Book before July 31st to receive 10euro off each adult ticket purchased. Full price tickets cost 39euro (adults) or 29euro (U16). Family and group rates are available on request. BOOK TICKETS 2. Noctilucent Clouds We have received a number of reports of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) in recent days. These are high-altitude clouds that are lit up during the night by the Sun when it is still below the horizon. For more information and to view pictures taken from Ireland and the UK click HERE. Remember, if you see any NLCs please email your report to observe@astronomy.ie and we will do our best to include it in an issue of 'Astronomy & Space' magazine. 3. Something Different Although not really about space, Astronomy Ireland Chairman David Moore will feature on Dublin South FM radio (93.9 FM) on July 26th at 11.00 am commenting on current affairs. Listen to this online at www.astronomy.ie/audio. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe ) Our Online Telescope Shop