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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
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Record number of Mayo Dark Sky Champions 2023
Read More: Record number of Mayo Dark Sky Champions 2023Mayo is astronomical! Dark Sky Champion Training course attracts participants from all over the county… Over 80 people from Mayo’s tourism and hospitality sector became Dark Sky Champions this week. Hosted by Mayo Dark Sky Park and the Friends of Mayo Dark Skies community group, training sessions ran in both Westport Cinema and the Ballycroy Visitor
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Aurora Borealis – The Green & Red of Mayo
Read More: Aurora Borealis – The Green & Red of MayoThe Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) or the Green and Red of Mayo shines prominently in the sky The Green and Red of Mayo was prominently on display on Sunday 26th February in Mayo Dark Sky Park in the form of the elusive Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). A group of women from the Ukraine currently staying in Newport County
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Women in Dark Skies 2023 / Irish Astronomy Week – Teddie Hwang
Read More: Women in Dark Skies 2023 / Irish Astronomy Week – Teddie HwangDark Sky and the Arts Women in Dark Skies – Teddie Hwang – 21st March 7pm (ONLINE EVENT ONLY) Part of Irish Astronomy Week Teddie is a historical flutist and photographer based in Mainz, Germany. Ever since being introduced to astrophotography in 2020, she has been fascinated and inspired by the night sky. In this