Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers

of the Irish Astronomical Society

Events
What is the Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers ?
Sidewalk Astronomy

This was our latest events, more will be announced here.

Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers of the IAS

Friday 3rd April 2009
From 8.00pm till 10.00pm,
at the Martello Tower Car Park (south side), Strand Rd, Sandymount, Dublin 4. See Location Map. No Charge.
Stargazing with the IAS in Wicklow National Park

Saturday 4th April 2009
From 8.00pm till 10.00pm,
at the Glendalough Upper Car Park, Co Wicklow. No Charge.
Sky watchers of the Irish Astronomical Society invite you to join them at the locations and times mentioned above. A number of quality telescopes will be available for viewing the wonders of the heavens (provided that the skies are reasonably clear). With the Moon at first quarter, the Craters of the Moon will be well on view. By later in the evening (when it gets dark), the planet Saturn will be star of the show. Its rings are now a straight line as the planet is presented nearly edge-on!
Even if it is not clear, Dublin City Council Libraries will have their educational bus along at Sandymount, which will be a treat for children.
Wrap up well as it gets cold on early April Evenings.

What is the Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers ?

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers was founded about 1989. It is the name given to a group of members who regularly bring their telescopes literally to the streets to show the public the wonders of the heavens. It is free of charge. The usual venue is at Sandymount, Dublin 4, but occasionally they are held at other venues.

unicef star party A happy group of members taking a rest after a night of sharing the stars at Sandymount, Dublin 4. Pictured (left to right) are Deirdre Kelleghan, Robin Moore, John Murphy, Val Dunne and Patricia Carroll. All of this despite the indifferent weather on that night.

At right is a photo from our recent event in Ballycullen, Dublin.

At St Stephens Green in early 1990s
photo courtesy of
J. O'Neill

At Sandymount
photo courtesy of
J. O'Neill

Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers over the years.

Sidewalk Astronomy

Sidewalk Astronomy was pioneered in San Francisco by John Dobson and the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers in the 1970s. The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers was an early pioneer on this side of the Atlantic.

American member Jane Houston-Jones has a video of her sidewalk astronomy in the USA.

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