Cosmic Christmas to be launched on Friday 4 December at Blackrock Castle Observatory

Blackrock Castle Observatory: Cosmic Christmas Launch & Flood Relief Benefit: First Fridays at the Castle, December 4th.

Blackrock Castle Observatory is launching Cosmic Christmas in association with RSVP Red Sandstone Varied Productions at the popular First Fridays at the Castle event on Friday December 4^th at 6pm. All proceeds on the night are donated to the Cork St.Vincent de Paul flood relief efforts.
Come and enjoy Cosmic Christmas activities for visitors of all ages!

Star crafting workshops on the half hour with fun astronomy facts from Frances. Make your own Christmas star for the tree at home! Parents welcome with younger children.
Meet Steve Roche from the Deise Astronomy Club who will talk about his journey with Astro-photography and give tips for Christmas telescope purchases. (Deise Astronomy Club).
The award-winning interactive astronomy exhibit Cosmos at the Castle is open until 9.30pm and free to the public.
Join us in the Courtyard for a look through the Observatory��s telescopes while helping a great cause. Meet Santa and his cosmic crew whose comet has landed on Blackrock Castle Observatory!!

Visit Santa on his Christmas Comet from Dec 4th to Sunday Jan 3rd.
Children's astro gift bag and photograph
Easy grow cosmic seeds for small hands to tend their own life forms
"Santa's Christmas Comet" Family Shows
Traditional Christmas Market
Transmit your letter to Santa through the radio telescope to the North Pole
Design your own Christmas Star workshops
Castle Bar and Trattoria serving delicious food
Festive Carol singing
Evening Stargazing guided by astronomers
Observatory gift vouchers and telescope advice

International Year of Astronomy in Ireland

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