A look at the events on offer
Sidewalk Astronomy:The Irish Astronomical Association, Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies and Astronomy Ireland will host day- and night-time observations at various venues.
From the Earth to the Universe:An indoor touring exhibition, including dozens of large posters showing images from space, which will be set up each week in libraries, schools and shopping centres.
Astro Art:Fun Art workshops with an astronomy theme for primary school children
Cosmos in the St Patrick's Festival Parades:Street theatre with an astronomical theme in the Dublin and Cork parades
Discover the Stars at Armagh:Schools science conference at Armagh Observatory
100 Hours of Astronomy:Observations at the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork.
Further information at http://astronomy2009.ie
