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Friday 2pm Star-B-Q update
Astronomy Ireland's STAR-B-Q ***WILL*** go ahead this evening Friday April 28 with good clear skies forecast.
The location is the GAA grounds 500 metres outside Roundwood village on the road heading to Glendalough.
Gates open at 8pm with the event officially beginning at 9pm when the event kicks off with the first talk of the evening (at 9pm) and food will start being served then also.
Further details of the evening will be given at the event so please DO NOT call our office except in an emergency.
Wrap up well as temperatures will drop in clear skies.
Bring a torch, and ESPECIALLY BINOCULARS if you have them, and your copy of A&S magazine.
Please make a note of our mobile number 086 810 5155 for emergencies.
PLEASE DO NOT call our office and Shop today as we will be too busy organising the event to deal with anything other than emergencies.
With the new Comet, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, talks, demos, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, I.S.S. blazing over, telescopes galore and hot food, it should be an incredible night.
Thank you for supporting our fund-raising barbecue under the stars.
BOOK ONLINE NOW click here!
Ireland's largest gathering of Amateur Astronomers takes place
at 8:00pm on Friday April 28, 2006(if cloudy it will be postponed until Saturday
April 29). First Lecture at 9pm.
NB. It will not be postponed to any other weekend,
as in previous years, but will take place on either 28, 29
April. 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).
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 be a talk on telescopes and how they work by Emlyn Jones. There will
be an imaging display as well as a naked eye "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 by David Moore, Ireland's best known
astronomer
o Talk about telescopes 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 Naked Eye Guide (learn the constellations)
o Binocular Masterclass (learn to use them for
astronomy)
o 'Live' webcam demo on big screen by Eamonn
O'Fearchain
o Unlimited Food from the barbecue all night long
o Soft drinks and hot drinks FREE 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, perferably several days 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 wolrd 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 18:00
arrives in Roundwood at 19:15. Cost single Euro 7. The times
are the same for Friday and Saturday.
How to Book:
Book securely online
Or call (01) 847 0777 with your credit card details,
(download the booking form), 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 24-04-06 |
N.B Make sure you tell us if any of the possible
dates for the Star-B-Q doesn't suit you as no refunds can be
given.
All enquiries about bookings to tom@astronomy.ie
Some photos from previous Star-B-Qs
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