Our goal is to provide opportunities to connect with the Universe, to promote an appreciation and understanding of the night sky, and to enjoy it in a non-intrusive and non-destructive manner. Back in 2003 we had a remarkably close approach of the Planet Mars that gained considerable enthusiasm for Astronomy around the country while then in 2009 we had the “International Year of Astronomy” that brought space and astronomy topics into focus in schools and colleges.
Astronomy in Ireland is the only STEM-type subject that relies solely on the weather to really bear fruit for its events, daytime and night. It’s for that reason why I think there has been no National Week for Astronomy in Ireland up to now. So, 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 a beautiful celestial waltz of the crescent Moon as it moves each evening past the bright planets Jupiter, Venus and Mars.
Keep an eye on our events over the next few week and remember “Keep looking up”!!
