Open Telescope Night hosted by Tullamore Astronomy Society

Tullamore Astro

On Tuesday night, May 30th, Tullamore Astronomical Society will offer anyone who wants to know how to use their telescope to the fullest the chance to do so! The location to be will be in the Heritage Centre, Bury Quay, Tullamore at 8pm. Bring along your telescope or binoculars, and have a look at the other ones on display.

TAS will demonstrate how to use recent models such as the Bresser Skylux and Meade ETX-70AT, as well other models and types.

TAS will give everyone a look at how the telescope came about, its myriad of designs and uses through the ages, and how they play a part in understanding the Universe around us. It will also feature how best to use certain sized-scopes, and what is viewable within its limiting power. It will show an array of photographs taken by other amateur astronomers all over Ireland with the same telescopes.

TAS will have its own telescopes on display – two 6 inch reflectors and one 12 inch reflector. It will give out information on how to carefully maintain and clean your instrument, the Do’s and Don’ts of observing, and what to look out for to get the most enjoyment out of it.

If the weather is favourable on the night, TAS is offering people to come out for an observing session, either from the park near the Heritage Centre, or even at its Observatory Site out in Clonminch, away from the light pollution.

This event is completely informal, and is meant to help. Bring along your questions, or even tips you have learned, and even your own telescope. Admission is €2.00, with a chance of refreshments afterwards.

For more information, see www.tullamoreastronomy.com or get in touch with the Secretary, Seanie Morris, on 087 6825910.

Seanie M

Should be an interesting one to go to. Lots of people bought those Skyluxes and ETX-70's without knowing how to use them properly!