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24th October 2019
10:35am BST
James Fenton
Back to Saturday. So what will you be getting on the night? Well, with the Milky Way perfectly placed in the sky above, you'll get a galactic viewing experience which you'll never forget. Throughout the two-hour tour, attendees will be given access to high-quality equipment from which they'll be able to observe Saturn and its rings as well as Jupiter and its moons. There will also be a chance to catch nebulae and dense star clusters and if you have no idea what any of that means, don't worry. Before exploring the night sky, you and your clan will be given a 15-minute lesson on the basics of astronomy, meaning no space rock will be left unturned when it comes to learning about the universe. Oh, and throughout it all there'll be hot teas and snacks on offer to keep you warm.
It all gets underway at 6.30pm on Saturday with tickets costing €45 for adults and €35 for children. An educational experience that's also thoroughly entertaining and a great way to kick off the mid-term break. Trust us, you won't regret it. More information on the event can be found here.
(header pic: Galactic Wicklow)
