Irish Astronomical Association: Moon and Planet Observing Event
Irish Astronomical Association: Moon and Planet Observing Event
Moon and Planets Observing event, 1 March, Seapark, near Holywood, 18.30.
This public event is the IAA’s launch of Irish Astronomy Week . See Mercury, a very young Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mars, plus various stellar highlights such as the Andromeda Galaxy, Pleiades, Orion Nebula
Check for updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishastro
The car park is at +54.64705, -5.82662 See MAP
Bring your own portable telescope if you have one.
Although it will be twilight, we’ll start at 18.30 to try to get views of elusive Mercury, plus a very young Moon.
Additional Details
Event County - Down
