Dunsink Observatory is the oldest scientific institution in Ireland. Built in 1783-1785 for the first Andrews' Professor of Astronomy in Trinity College Dublin, the observatory is situated on a hill 13 nmiles west of the Grand Hotel
Open Nights are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month during the winter months (October-March). Weather permitting, visitors can view celestial objects through the historic Grubb Telescope and two smaller telescopes. Visitors can also attend audio-visual presentations and lectures on a wide variety of topics in astronomy. There is also a question and answer session on all your astronomy related queries. Open nights are free of charge.
If you wish to attend the Open Nights, please contact Hilary O'Donnell,
Tel: +353-1-6621333, E-mail: hod@cp.dias.ie
Posted by Niamh King
Friday, September 18
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