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  • Welcome back to the Observatory!

    We are thrilled to announce that visitors may join us at BCO from May 20th

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    Click and Collect Monday-Wednesday or visit onsite Thursday - Friday

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    Featured Exhibits

    Journeys of Exploration

    Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration.

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    Cosmos at the Castle

    Learn about the Universe, extreme life forms on Earth and life in outer space!

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    Daily Schedule

    Plan your visit with an up to date list of the times of activities, tours and events at Blackrock Castle.

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    Upcoming Events

    ESERO Ireland Primary Teacher CPD: Engineering Telescopes

    Tuesday 2nd November 2021

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    BCO News & Blog

    Skymatters – October 2021

    October 5, 2021 /

    Sky Matters October 2021 - Sky Matters is a monthly newsletter about the night sky, published by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.

    Sky Matters – September 2021

    September 3, 2021 /

    Sky Matters September 2021 - Sky Matters is a monthly newsletter about the night sky, published by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.

    Sky Matters – August 2021

    August 13, 2021 /

    Sky Matters July 2021 - Sky Matters is a monthly newsletter about the night sky, published by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.

    Sky Matters – July 2021

    June 25, 2021 /

    Sky Matters July 2021 - Sky Matters is a monthly newsletter about the night sky, published by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.

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