Solar Eclipse Watches

Diagram showing how much of the Sun will be covered from your locations Click image for larger image). Adapted from the October issue of our magazine Astronomy & Space.  Click here to order this issue for the full story and background to the eclipse, only €5. Click here to see details on how to best observe this event for your enjoyment and safety. 
                            
Astronomy Ireland is holding Nationwide Solar Eclipse Watches (venues around Ireland are listed below) on Monday October 3. The Sun of course is our nearest Star.  

Do not look directly at the sun as it will immediately blind you.

Astronomy Ireland recommends the use of inexpensive AstroSolar Filter which you can buy from our Shop.  Location map.

*Proposed Solar Eclipse Watch locations and contacts nationwide 
(Note: The numbers given below are your local co-ordinators.  Call the numbers below to get exact directions for the viewing point.)*

Dublin - Phoenix Park, car park at Papal Cross - Tom Finnegan 

Co. Donegal, Letterkenny,  Seamus Byron 

Cork, Ballyphehane Community Ctre - Martin Lynch 

Carlow - IT College, Carlow - Gerry Moloney 

Dundalk - Blackrock Derek Watters 

Boyle, Co Roscommon, Horseman Viewing Point - Betty Meyler 
 

Possibly more to come so check back nearer the date!!!

 

Further Solar Eclipse Watches may be organised. To get a notification of these join Astronomy Ireland's FREE emailing list here

Date: 8:30am to 11:30am Monday October 3

All Welcome.  A great day for all the family.