AstronomyTalks Archives - Mayo Dark Sky Park

Tá áthas orainn fáilte a chur roimh Chaoimhín ó Caoimhín’s Content ar ais chun dhá sheó dhátheangacha réalteolaíochta (Gaeilge agus Béarla) a chur i láthair don teaghlach ar fad. Sa chur i láthair seo, treoróidh Caoimhín trí spéir shamhraidh na hoíche thú ó shuíomh fíordhorcha Pháirc Spéire Dorcha Mhaigh Eo. Agus an oiread sin le feiceáil […]

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Jun 13 2024

Watch the 2024 Midsummer Full Moon

Events, News

Description by Dr Frank Prendergast, TU Dublin, frank.prendergast@tudublin.ie 2024 June 21–22 From a Stellarium animation of the Moon rising, transiting and setting – customised for the Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Co. Mayo and available at https://www.mayodarkskypark.ie/what-s-on/news-items/. In higher latitudes, such as in the north of Scotland, the maximum astronomical altitude of the Moon will be less

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Apr 5 2024

Visual Astronomy Event postponed to 13th April.

Events, News

*Met Eireann Status Orange Weather Warning* Due to Storm Kathleen, Status Orange Weather Warning for Mayo, The Ballycroy Visitor Centre and grounds, along with the Claggan Mountain Coastal trail and Letterkeen cark parks and trails will be closed On Saturday April 6th and will re-open on Sunday 7th, Please note that Tomorrow nights Mayo Dark

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Astronomy for Beginners part of International Dark Sky Week

Apr 5 2024

Réateolaíocht do Thosaitheoirí | Astronomy for Beginners

News

Events for International Dark Sky week – Wednesday 3rd April 2024 We had a fantastic turnout in Ballycroy for our first event for International dark sky week today. We were treated to an on screen explanation of the night sky by Caoimhín de Bhailís Through the irish language, Caoimhín explored the myths and legends behind

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Mar 28 2024

International Dark Sky Week 2024

Events, News

International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 2 to 8 April is, as its name suggests, a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association. This year our programme features culture, nature and of course astronomy with 3 flagship events and something for all the family to enjoy; Dé Céadaoin, 3 Aibreán – Ionad

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