Upcoming Events
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5th April 7pm – “Exploring Mars” with Derek Dempsey FRAS | International Dark Sky Week 2021
Read More: 5th April 7pm – “Exploring Mars” with Derek Dempsey FRAS | International Dark Sky Week 2021This 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…
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International Dark Sky Week 2021 – A virtual roadshow of Mayo
Read More: International Dark Sky Week 2021 – A virtual roadshow of MayoInternational 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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2020 International Dark Sky Week
Read More: 2020 International Dark Sky WeekThis 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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International Observe the Moon Night
Read More: International Observe the Moon NightTo 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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Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2019
Read More: Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2019The 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