Standard Candles – Derek Dempsey
Date : December 2017 Venue : TBA Admission : €5 for non-members Contact : www.newportastronomyclub.com
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International Dark Sky Week 22-28th April 2017
To celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2017 (22-28th April) there are lots of events planned in the Mayo Dark Sky Park area. Exciting events are taking place in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy throughout the week and hopefully we will see you there. FREE INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK EVENTS IN MAYO Title: A Little Night Art –
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Perseid Meteor Shower Watch
Date : Saturday 12th August at 11PM Venue : Murrivaugh Beach Mulranny Meet : Meet at Mulranny Golf Club Admission : Free Description : Mulranny Tourism in collaboration with Ballycroy National Park Guides and Newport Astronomy Club invite you to a free meteor shower watch on Murrivaugh Beach. Wear warm clothes and Bring along a folding chair if you
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Dark Sky Ambassador Programme – Lighting Workshop
Date : Saturday 25th MarchVenue : 3pm – Ballycroy National Park Visitor CentreAdmission : Free (prior booking required)Contact : mayodarksky@gmail.com
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Eamon Ansbro Talk – Communicating with Extra-Terrestials
Date : Tuesday 28th MarchVenue : 8pm – Hotel NewportAdmission : €5 (free to members of Newport Astronomy Club)Contact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com
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The History of Light by Declan Holmes
Venue : The Grainne Uaile, NewportDate : Tuesday, February 28th 2017.Time : 8pm.Admission : €5 for non-members.Contact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com
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Dark Sky Ambassador Course
Venue : Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, BallycroyDate : 28 & 29th January 2017Time : 11amAdmission : by prior reservationCost : €20 per person (covering lunch)Contact : Mayo Dark Skies mayodarksky@gmail.com
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An Taisce features Dark Sky Research
An Taisce (The National Trust for Ireland) is just one of the national agencies that provided a letter of support to our application for International Dark Sky status. They have been conducting their own research into the impact of light pollution and featured our Mayo Dark Sky Park in their online news article. Click here to
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Astro-photography Workshop by Brian Wilson
Venue : The Grainne Uaile, NewportDate : Tuesday, January 24th 2017.Time : 8pm.Admission : €5 for non-membersContact : Newport Astronomy Club www.newportastronomyclub.com
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