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An Introduction to Astronomy

The ACEO - Introduction to Astronomy course run by Skellig Centre for Research & Innovation via the UCC Adult Continuing Education - ACE centre ran very successfully this year with 60 attendees.

This course consists of contact hours, self-study, and time using telescopes to observe the night sky. It is taught for one weekend and located at the beautiful Valentia Island in Co. Kerry.

Topics include: An Introdcution to Astronomy by Professor Paul Callanan, Physics Department, UCC and Archaeo-astronomy by Michael Connolly, Kerry County Archaeologist.

Due to its success in 2021, it will run again next year. .

Further information can be found here: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-ad1050/astro/archeology

Some slides from the event:

Some feedback comments from the event:

"Thanks for the excellent lectures Paul, very enjoyable course!"
"Thanks so much, it’s utterly fascinating!"
"Thank you very much, Paul, for a truly eye-opening and enjoyable series of lectures."

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