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Dark Skies near Kildare?

ladysarastro · 2014-04-29 23:21:38

I'm stuck in a town with loads of lights and I really want to venture somewhere dark with my telescope but don't know of anywhere. I know there is the Curragh but I don't find up there safe and find there's a lot of light pollution from nearby towns and the motorway. Also I'm a wuss and any random noise sends me scurrying…

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30-04-2014 12:21am

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ladysarastro

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I'm stuck in a town with loads of lights and I really want to venture somewhere dark with my telescope but don't know of anywhere. I know there is the Curragh but I don't find up there safe and find there's a lot of light pollution from nearby towns and the motorway.
Also I'm a wuss and any random noise sends me scurrying so safety is a big priority. Anyone some suggestions please?

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#2 30-04-2014 1:19pm
murphyme2010

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Try http://www.tullamoreastronomy.com/.
They are nearby(ish) and have a site on the outskirts of Tullamore where they organize observing.

The Dublin Stargazers organize observing in various locations mostly near the Sugarloaf so might be a bit too far away for you.

Michael.

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