Skelligs Star Party 2015, August 14th to 16th Ballinskelligs

I've added a one-page pdf to Dropbox now with the ISS, Tiangong-1, and Iridium Flare predictions. The link is www.dropbox.com/s/1ajlq6x84zbf451/SSP2015satellites.pdf?dl=1

Hi all,

Ktec Telescopes will be there, with a small display (well, smaller than we usually bring), a few scopes, including the new wi-fi Evolution 9.25, plus about 250 meteorites, ranging from €10 up to €1300 each, including popular ones, rare ones and all in between.

www.ktectelescopes.ie/Meteorites/

If you need anything specific brought down, just let us know, via the usual channels.

Clear Skies,
Stephen.

Hey folks,

Just thought I'd give a shout out to neill for the heads up on john creedons 'wild atlantic way' programme. It is on rte player and the part about ballinskelligs and the dark sky reserve is around 26 mins into the first episode (just in case you didnt want to watch the whole programme). It is very good. Can't wait to get down there.

Sean

Just a reminder for anyone travelling tomorrow/Wed, the Puck Fair is on in Killorglin, so best to avoid it and travel clockwise on the ring via Kenmare and Waterville etc.

Heading down on Thursday, thankfully won't be a problem.

The long range weather forecast is looking encouraging, fingers crossed.

Paul

There's no need to go via Kenmare, unless you want to of course. Lovely wee town.

Take the N71 from Killarney up to Molls Gap (the best drive in Ireland) and make sure to stop at the Ladies view or Molls Gap to enjoy the spectacular view back down the valley.

Then take the R568 for Sneem.

Watch out for the tourist coaches!