Club News & Events
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Chasing the Shadow: Register Your Interest in the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Trip to Spain
Read more: Chasing the Shadow: Register Your Interest in the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Trip to SpainA total solar eclipse will cross Spain on 12 August 2026, and our Club is exploring options for a group trip to experience this remarkable event. We’d like to hear…
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Stellarium Part 2 – Workshop Saturday 15 November – Register your Interest
Read more: Stellarium Part 2 – Workshop Saturday 15 November – Register your InterestWe are delighted to host the second and final session of Tony Jackson’s Stellarium workshop on Saturday, 15 November, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Tory Top Library. This…
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Night-Sky & Spacewatch Guide for Cork, Ireland – November 2025
Read more: Night-Sky & Spacewatch Guide for Cork, Ireland – November 2025November 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…
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Introducing Our New Members Area!
Read more: Introducing Our New Members Area!We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Members Area, built to give our community a more engaging, supportive, and valuable experience. This space has been designed to help…
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Night-Sky & Spacewatch Guide for Cork, Ireland – October 2025
Read more: Night-Sky & Spacewatch Guide for Cork, Ireland – October 2025October 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…
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Solstice Barbecue at The Anglers – 20th June
Read more: Solstice Barbecue at The Anglers – 20th JuneOn Friday, 20th June, our club gathered at The Anglers in Carrigrohane to celebrate the summer solstice with a midsummer barbecue. Just like last year, the venue proved to be…
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Astronomy on Tap
Read more: Astronomy on TapThe hugely popular Astronomy on Tap event returns to the Franciscan Well on Tuesday January 21st. With a winning combination of astronomy presentations, beer and pizza its a winning combination.…
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Workshop Schedule 2024/25
Read more: Workshop Schedule 2024/25Autumn 2024 September 21 – Telescope Clinic Members are invited to bring their telescopes along for the club experts to advise on how to use or get better use of.…
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CAC meets Prof Brian Cox
Read more: CAC meets Prof Brian CoxOn May 15th. 21 members of CAC got to meet up with the renowned Prof Brian Cox backstage in Cork Opera House. Brian very graciously met us for ten minutes…
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Music on Members Night, 13th May 2024
Read more: Music on Members Night, 13th May 2024The last public lecture of the season is by tradition Members Night and in a first, and this year we had music. Colm Philpott (main photo) sang his own compositions…
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3D Printing
Read more: 3D Printing3D printing may not be something you normally associate with astronomy but you never know when you might need that vital piece to connect accessories. Club member Dan McLoughlin gave…
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Christmas Party at the Bodega, Dec 2023
Read more: Christmas Party at the Bodega, Dec 2023Bright Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! A big THANK YOU to John Roche for organizing this years Christmas party in the Bodega. It was another…