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Did you know, Mayo is one of the best places to go stargazing?
Read More: Did you know, Mayo is one of the best places to go stargazing?Did you know that Mayo has been included in the Lonely Planet’s Top5 places to stargaze in the world?On her visit to Mayo Dark Sky Park for the European Symposium of the Night Sky in 2019, author Valerie Stimac writes …. “it was one of the darkest skies I’ve ever witnessed.” Valerie Stimac, 2019 We…
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Keeping our dark skies free from Light Pollution
Read More: Keeping our dark skies free from Light PollutionWe were in the news recently…. read more about our work to reduce light pollution and why it is such an important issue from Fiona O’Connell’s excellent article in the Sunday Independent.
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International Dark Sky Week 2023
Read More: International Dark Sky Week 2023Lots of events for our next Dark Sky Road Show all over Mayo! International Dark Sky Week 2023 International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from 16-22 April is, as its name suggests, a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association.On this global stage, Ireland is playing a leading role, particularly in…
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Weekly Dark Sky Walks until 31st March 2023
Read More: Weekly Dark Sky Walks until 31st March 2023Our Weekly Dark Sky Walks continue until 31st March. Dark Sky Walks are gentle and for all abilities on flat terrain (on gravel path & short board walk). We traverse a 2.5km loop to experience the dark skies of Mayo and of course make use of a clear sky for stargazing if conditions allow. Remaining dates: Friday 31st…
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Irish Astronomy Week – Mayo Events
Read More: Irish Astronomy Week – Mayo EventsMayo Events for Irish Astronomy Week | 20-26th March 2023 This event is jointly hosted by Newport Astronomy Club From the 20th to 26th of March 2023, the inaugural Irish Astronomy Week goes ahead with events taking place indoors and outdoors throughout the thirty-two counties. Also, during that week astronomers of all ages can enjoy…