Carbon, one of the fundamental building blocks of all lifeforms, us included, was originally formed through nuclear fusion within stars. 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 special guest 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 Pádraig Sands initiated the application which resulted in the 2014 designation of South Kerry as a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve.
We will have a virtual tour of the our galactic neighbourhood if the event must be indoors.
Cost €25 per head.