Observing
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December is a magical month to step outside and enjoy the night sky. The nights are long, the air is crisp, and the winter constellations take center stage above Cork. This month brings bright planets, two exciting meteor showers, and some classic deep-sky objects that are perfect for observing. Whether you’ve got a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes, there’s… “read more”
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November is a wonderful month to get outside and enjoy the night sky. Nights are longer, the air is crisp and clear, and the skies above Cork are full of activity. This month we’ve got bright planets, two meteor showers, and some beautiful deep-sky objects making a return. Whether you’ve got a telescope, binoculars, or just your own eyes, there’s… “read more”
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October is a fantastic time to head outside and look up. The nights are getting longer, the air is crisp, and the skies above Cork are full of action. This month we’ve got bright planets, two meteor showers, and some stunning deep-sky objects making a return. Whether you’ve got a telescope, binoculars, or just your own eyes, there’s plenty worth… “read more”
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This years Observers Group Christmas Party and Toy Show was held in the Killumney Inn on 27 Nov 2023, and was, as always, a great success. Derek O’Keefe linked up live to his observatory in North Cork and we saw how he can remotely control his scope and run an imaging session. Garry O’Brien took us through this months Image… “read more”
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Observers Group Meetings are held monthly at the Killumney Inn at 8. PM. The Observers Group covers a number of activities that are carried out collectively by a select number of individuals from within the group. the group meets formally on a set night each month at a published location . Short reports of the groups activities are set out… “read more”