For Kids

Daily Astro Challenge with ESERO Ireland!

Understandably, you can't come to the Observatory right now, but we remain committed to bringing the night sky to you.

22 days duration

Friday 20th March 2020

Planetarium at Home – New Episodes Every Friday!

Join us every Friday for two brand new episodes of Planetarium at Home. Take a trip through the night sky with our astronomers. A perfect activity for the whole family!

24 days duration

Friday 27th March 2020

First Quarter Moon Viewing

An afternoon of live astronomy at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory!

Wednesday 1st April 2020, Thursday 30th April

April Junior Space Camp!

Explore light!

Sunday 5th April 2020

Dark Sky Week Workshops

Discover how your students can participate in citizen science with Globe at Night. Learn about constellations and get ready to report on how light pollution affects your view of the night sky

5 days duration

Monday 20th April 2020

May Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7-year-olds

Sunday 3rd May 2020

International Day of Light – ESERO Ireland Activities

To mark the International Day of Light, we will be be hosting a suite a solar activities. Observing is weather dependent* 

Saturday 16th May 2020

June Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7 year old's

Sunday 7th June 2020

July Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7 year old's

Sunday 5th July 2020

August Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7 year old's

Sunday 2nd August 2020

September Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7 year old's

Sunday 6th September 2020

Space Week Junior Space Camp!

Fun science workshop for 5-7 year olds

Sunday 4th October 2020