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Astronomy

Astronomy is one of the oldest known branches of science, because we've been fascinated by the stars as soon as the first humans started to look up at the night sky. With a fairly unpolluted night sky and a generous serving of cloudless summer nights, Killaloe is a great place for stargazing, learning about space and feeding our hunger to explore the infinite. Join us for regular stargazing meetups, educational articles, videos and telescope training sessions.

Thunder Moon & Meteors: July 21 @ 10pm - 11pm | Astronomy Meetup

Thunder Moon & Meteors: July 21 @ 10pm - 11pm | Astronomy Meetup

If you hear the wolves howling a little louder this month, it is because the Thunder Moon is upon us! This month's Astronomy meetup is happening on July 21st, 10pm-11pm at the Killaloe Pathways Park. Let us revisit our favorite moon craters and see if we can catch

Killaloe under the Flower Moon: May 23 2024 @ 9pm - 11pm | Astronomy Meetup

Killaloe under the Flower Moon: May 23 2024 @ 9pm - 11pm | Astronomy Meetup

This May, get ready for a closer look at the Flower Moon! This month's Astronomy meetup is happening on May 23, 9pm-11pm at the Killaloe Pathways Park. We'll be planning to see the craters on the Moon as well as any planets that may be visible.

First Astronomy Meetup on Monday April 8th (9pm - 11pm)

First Astronomy Meetup on Monday April 8th (9pm - 11pm)

What better night to kick off the Killaloe University Astronomy Meetup than right after a splendid once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse! Join us at Killaloe Pathways Park from 9pm - 11pm, where we'll be looking at the planets and stars, sharing stories of our solar eclipse experiences. Bring your

Solar Glasses, Astronomy Books & Telescopes: Preparing for the rare April 8 Solar Eclipse

Solar Glasses, Astronomy Books & Telescopes: Preparing for the rare April 8 Solar Eclipse

Every classroom at Killaloe Public School and St. Andrew's School received a set of astronomy books and solar glasses for all the kids. This initiative by the Killaloe Public Library aims to ensure that everyone has a safe opportunity to view the upcoming total solar eclipse on April