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8pm start time and 6:30pm gates open
Avoid the rush and get there early!!
All tickets are 40 euro, but if you book before 31st July you
get a reduction of 25% on all tickets, but we will extend the ticket
reduction for under 16's until the day of SBQ
How
to Book:
Book securely online HERE
Or call (01) 847 0777 with your credit
card details,
(download the printable booking form HERE),
print it and then fax it to (01) 847 0771
or post it to: Astronomy Ireland, P.O. Box 2888, Dublin 5.
Last day for posting August 25th.
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N.B No refunds can be given.
NB. It will not be postponed to any other
weekend, as in previous years, but will take place on 30th
August. We feel that this will suit most people as it is
unfair to expect people to reserve 2 or 3 weekends in a row.
If the weather is cloudy on the night we plan to run a separate
night with telescopes only in the weeks following the main event.
The Star-B-Q is not just only for Amateur
Astronomers but also for the general public. All telescopes are
provided. The venue is the GAA Club Roundwood Co. Wicklow
(Map).
Click HERE for the report of the
2007 Star-B-Q
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HERE
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date on all that matters
The night begins, as ever, with an introductory slide show talk from David
Moore. This is followed by barbecue food and soft drinks.
There will also be a talk "Things you should know about astronomy
and stretching your mind'' by Emlyn Jones. There will
be an imaging display as well as a nakedeye "Walk through the
Heavens" presented by Tony Ryan ideal for getting to know the stars and constellations.
The telescope viewing session is being organised by Astronomy Ireland's
David Grennan. There will be lots to see all night including open clusters, galaxies, planetary nebulae, coloured and double stars as well as the planets.
This event is suitable for beginners and advanced
astronomers alike. It is a fun get together and a great family
night out. Make sure you DRESS WARMLY on the night as
temperature gets quite cold under clear skies. So be warned !!!.
Features at Star-B-Q:
o Slide Show "The Universe" by David
Moore, Ireland's best known
astronomer
o "Things you should know about astronomy and
stretching your mind" by Emlyn Jones from our
magazine
o Unlimited Giant Telescope - see wonders of the
universe
o Look through Ireland's Biggest Portable Telescopes
o Giant Binoculars - try our new 25x100mm monsters!
o Laser guide to the constellations
o Binocular Masterclass (learn to use them for
astronomy)
o 'Live' webcam demo on big screen by Eamonn
O'Fearchain
o Hot Food from the barbecue all night long
o Soft drinks and hot drinks all night long
o Extremely dark skies yet only short drive from
Dublin
o Suitable for all - bring friends and family
o Proceeds go to AI to help us promote astronomy
o Sky Notes leaflet by David Grennan our monthly
Sky Diary writer
o Telescope Showcase - try before you buy from us!
o Advice, chat and 'craic' all night long
So don't miss Ireland's biggest gathering of
telescopes - we organised it for you, so please book now!
Please dont leave it until the last day to book as
we need to know how many of you to expect, preferably several weeks in
advance.
Very few people in the world have ever seen through telescopes this
large from a dark sky so support the club and see the universe like
few others in the world ever have!
Dress warmly
on the night. Bring a folding chair, and a flashlight with a red
filter, if you have one.
Public Transport to Star-B-Q:
Taxis can be used to get you to
or from the Star-B-Q. Alternatively St. Kevins Bus service goes from
opposite the Mansion House on Dawson St. to Roundwood departs 19:00
arrives in Roundwood at 2015. Cost single Euro 8. The
times are the same for Friday and Saturday.
If you wish to stay over night in Roundwood try these
B&Bs
Also this link to local hotels,
B&Bs, Guesthouses and a campsite
Campsite is Roundwood Caravanning and Camping Park
Tel: (01) 2818163
All enquiries about bookings to sec@astronomy.ie
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