This is the first event to open our Virtual Road Show of Mayo! Tonight we virtually visit Newport – Gateway town to the Mayo Dark Sky Park for an introduction to the town surrounds and then on to our feature talk “Exploring Mars”! A small, cold planet with a thin, unbreathable atmosphere and no magnetic […]
International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 5 – 12 April is, as its name suggests, a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association. On this global stage, Mayo is playing a leading role, with a series of events from astronomy to archaeology, wildlife to wellbeing. Mayo Dark Sky Park will
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This annual week of events might be remarkably different for 2020 but nevertheless, it gives us all an opportunity to connect with our night skies, to consider the amazing habitat we have overhead and to reconnect with loved ones far away. We have a series of virtual events planned in collaboration with the International Dark
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To celebrate Space Week 2019 and mark International Observe the Moon Night, join us in Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre for an evening of moon gazing and storytelling under Mayo’s magical moonlight. All welcome. Booking Details: Entrance is free, no booking is required. Please RSVP to mayodarksky@gmail.com More information about : http://www.spaceweek.ie/events/international-observe-the-moon-night/
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The programme for the 4th Mayo Dark Sky Festival has been launched. It promises to be a very exciting weekend with events for all the family. For the full programme visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival website
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Don’t miss Natalie Marr’s talk next Wednesday 18th April. It is her first time in Ireland and we have invited Natalie from Scotland to present her work “Skies Above, Earth Below”, which explores the cultural values of Dark Sky Places. Natalie is an artist and researcher based at the University of Glasgow and works across
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Date : 24 August, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Venue : Friends of Mayo Dark Skies – Mulranny Park Hotel Admission : Admission Free Booking : Booking Required Contact : mayodarksky@gmail.com Web Link : www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/preserving-night-sky-heritage Access & Parking : Suitable for Children under 12 – Wheelchair Access (Full) – No Car Parking Available Description : Ireland’s leading expert, Prof. Brian Espey of TCD Astrophysics Dept,
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Date : Tuesday June 20th Venue : 8pm – The Gráinne Uaile, Newport Admission : €5 for non-members Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
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Date : 22nd September Venue : TBA Admission : €5 for non-members Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
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Date : October Venue : TBA Admission : €5 for non-members Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
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