exploring our foundations by stargazing

Carbon, one of the fundamental building blocks of all lifeforms, us included, was originally formed through nuclear fusion within stars. This Heritage Week, let's explore our foundations in the universe with Kerry Dark Sky Tourism and Caherdaniel Dark Sky Group on Wed 20 August. We will look deep into the universe using a range of telescopes for that special 'space feel', pumping up the volume on the moon to well over 100* magnification. This event takes place in the garden of Staigue Fort House in the heart of the Gold Tier Kerry Dark Sky Reserve. The event is led by Michael Sheehan and Aoibheann Lambe of Kerry Dark Sky Tourism and Caherdaniel Dark Sky Group with Keith Cuneen, telescope and astronomy expert.

Michael Sheehan is our local dark sky hero - one of the core team who along with Julie Ormond, Denis O'Connor and Pádraigh Sands initiated the application which resulted in the Gold Tier Dark Sky designation for South Kerry in 2014.

We will have a virtual tour of the our galactic neighbourhood if the event must be indoors.

Cost €25 per head.