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International Observe the Moon Night – 16th October (Cancelled due to rain)
Read More: International Observe the Moon Night – 16th October (Cancelled due to rain)International Observe the Moon Night is an annual world-wide public engagement event that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration whether observing at home or at an organised event. Our team at Wild Nephin National Park will…
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Citizen Science – Mayo Dark Skies Campaign 2021
Read More: Citizen Science – Mayo Dark Skies Campaign 2021We are starting a new Citizen Science campaign as the darker evenings approach and looking for community volunteers! The project will require dark sky measurement and monitoring and also participating in a new research study from Germany called “Night Lights” to help measure the lighting emissions on ground level in designated areas across Mayo. We…
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Half the Park is After Dark – Heritage Week event
Read More: Half the Park is After Dark – Heritage Week eventJoin our guides for a Bat & Nature Walk as dusk falls, followed by introduction to the Night Sky over Mayo Dark Sky Park. We can facilitate up to 15 people (maximum) per tour by prior booking only to ballycroyvisitorcentre@housing.gov.ie Weather permitting we will enjoy some stargazing and perhaps even a meteor or two for those…
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Dark Sky Accreditation Webinar
Read More: Dark Sky Accreditation WebinarWe are sharing the Dark Sky LOVE and inviting new communities seeking dark sky status to join a special event on how to create a dark sky place. With expertise from the International Dark-Sky Association, USA and Unihedron, Canada, this a blue-print for how to create a dark sky place in Ireland. Registration is via…
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An Island of Dark Skies – Heritage Week Special Events
Read More: An Island of Dark Skies – Heritage Week Special EventsWe are connecting the three official dark sky places on the island of Ireland with 3 special live online events for teachers, educators and anyone with an interest in astronomy, archaeology or dark skies. These events are all free to attend and available via Dark-Sky.eventbrite.com Schedule of events: Tuesday 5pm 17th August, 2021 Join OM Dark…