You may see telescopes on sale in shops or offered by the big discount stores in the next few weeks - please re-consider before you buy. Firstly, you should be able to buy the equivalent (or better) telescope from Astronomy Ireland, and at the same (or lower!) cost. Did you know this!? For example one telescope is being offered at 599euro, but you can get an equivalent (and more modern) model from us for 550euro! For the same 599euro you can get a more powerful model with all the same features that will show you more! Please call us for advice. Also, is the optical quality guaranteed? This is the most important factor when buying a telescope? You can be sure those from Astronomy Ireland are of superb optical quality (even those we sell at lower prices than you see offered elsewhere) Is there back up support after you buy? Astronomy Ireland has full time staff available 6 days a week to help you choose the right telescope, and then for the rest of your life you can call them for advice on using it. In the unlikely event of a problem you only have to deal with Ireland rather than ship parts in from abroad. Our experts do all the servicing for you. And remember, proceeds from our Shop help us to promote astronomy in Ireland as well as to help you in the future. Please pass this message on to friends and family who may be considering buying you or a loved one a telescope as a gift this Christmas and get them to call Astronomy Ireland first. PRICE GUARANTEE We now run one of the biggest telescope shops in Europe and our PRICE GUARANTEE is that you will be able to get a telescope as the same price as buying from anywhere else in Europe once taxes and shipping are allowed for i.e. you won't spend any more money buying Irish, and they you have us here to help you use it. A lot of the telescopes have been put on our website and you can even order online as of today! More models are being added in the coming weeks. Look at the webpage and listen to the interview with Pat Kenny on RTE Radio 1 you will see there which includes advice about Christmas telescopes. Go to www.astronomy.ie and click on the SHOP in the menu at the left, or call (01) 847 0777 Mon-Sat up to 5:30pm. Note: FREE DELIVERY EVERYWHERE IN IRELAND. So, remember the motto of the Astronomy Ireland Shop: Buy Irish . Save Money . Better Support P.S. Come to our Uranus Watches across Ireland next week and see some real telescopes in operation: www.astronomy.ie/uranuswatch2007.html P.P.S. Have you seen Comet Holmes? Isn't it amazing!? See here: www.astronomy.ie/holmes.php Is it the comet of the century? It's visible with the naked eye and you owe it to yourself to track it down. Email observe@astronomy.ie if you see it. P.P.P.S. Come to our lecture on Nov 12 or order the DVD about asteroids, including the one that may collide with Earth in 2036! Book a ticket or order the DVD at: www.astronomy.ie/lecture200711.html More details there too. Merry Christmas! Astronomy Ireland www.astronomy.ie (01) 847 0777