Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University
What: A rare solar eclipse evening with talks, telescopes, planatarium fun & family activities.
📍Where: Iontas Building, North Campus, Maynooth University.
📅When: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Description:
Ireland will experience its deepest solar eclipse in decades, with over 90% of the sun covered. To mark this rare celestial event, we have put together a vibrant, family-friendly evening packed with discovery, storytelling, and wonder for stargazers of all ages. Our passionate scientists will share fascinating stories about our closest star in a series of accessible, engaging talks.
Peer through specialized solar telescopes and safely watch the eclipse unfold using the viewing glasses provided. Walk into our immersive, inflatable planetarium for an unforgettable journey through the stars. Watch live physics demonstrations and interactive experiments run by our brilliant university researchers.Spark your children's imagination with lively astronomy arts, crafts, and games.
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