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Kerry Dark Sky Tourism
Kerry Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing
See the night sky exactly as our ancestors saw it thousands of years ago.
Gold Tier Reserve · Expert Astronomer · Skellig Coast
Why Echtra Echtra features this
The Kerry Dark Sky Reserve is protected from light pollution by the surrounding mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear night, the sheer volume of visible stars is staggering.
The Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry is home to the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, which holds the prestigious ‘Gold Tier’ status. Kerry Dark Sky Tourism offers dedicated stargazing evenings led by knowledgeable local astronomers. Meeting near the edge of the Atlantic in Ballinskelligs, you are taken to a prime viewing location where powerful Dobsonian telescopes are set up. Under pristine, inky-black skies, your guide will walk you through the solar system, deep-space nebulas, and the mechanics of the universe.
Highlights
Unpolluted Skies
Experience the Milky Way stretching across the sky in one of only three Gold Tier Reserves on the planet.
Deep Space Viewing
Use high-powered telescopes to view the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and the Andromeda Galaxy.
What's included
- Guided astronomy tour
- Use of large Dobsonian telescope
- Blankets/chairs provided at the viewing site
Not included
- Transport to Ballinskelligs
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This is an editorial listing. Your contract is with Kerry Dark Sky Tourism directly.
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