Midlands Star Party Cosmos 2010 April 9th-11th

redman · 23-03-2010 09:39PM #1

Anyone going to the Midlands Star Party Cosmos 2010 on April 9th-11th?

Came across it on:
http://www.midlandsastronomy.com/

Looks like could be good craic if the skies are clear!

Kevster · 24-03-2010 12:45AM

lol...here was me licking my lips thinking that this was referring to the English 'Midlands' (where I live). Damn you! :P

murphyme2010 · 24-03-2010 02:18PM

I'll be there on the Saturday.

Michael.

redman · 24-03-2010 03:18PM

Kevster wrote: »

lol...here was me licking my lips thinking that this was referring to the English 'Midlands' (where I live). Damn you! :P

Ha ha:P

murphyme2010 wrote: »

I'll be there on the Saturday.

Michael.

Should be a bit of craic

boris232 · 25-03-2010 12:32AM

Heading myself this year. Have been told that it is extremely well organised but have always missed it.

digme · 25-03-2010 02:21AM

do many go to this?

Seanie M · 28-03-2010 09:27PM

COSMOS has been on the go since 1992 when it was called the Irish Astrofest and first held in conjunction with the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS). In 1995, MAC (TAS) had to take it over as a solo event. In 1998, it was renamed COSMOS. It was originally created to be held each Spring to complement the Autumnal Whirlpool Star Party.

All the information is on the Midlands Astronomy Club's website, already mentioned. Plenty of people come from all across Ireland. It is a completely informal event, caters to all walks of amateur astronomical life and has something for everyone. April 9th to 11th at Annaharvey Equestrian Farm near Tullamore is the place to be.

Any questions or queries feel free to ask here or send an email to tullamoreastronomy@yahoo.co.uk

Clear Skies,

Seanie Morris,
MAC Secretary.

Seanie M · 28-03-2010 09:30PM

Can this thread be made in to a temporary sticky please till the event?

Seanie.

Seanie M · 29-03-2010 02:59PM

redman · 30-03-2010 09:01PM

Looking forward to it Seanie!

Seanie M · 31-03-2010 11:28PM

redman wrote: »

Looking forward to it Seanie!

Cheers dude!

Just to let you know those of you with further interest in this, you can follow additional conversation and details via the IFAS website's forums here:

COSMOS 2010 thread on IFAS
(No registration needed to view it)

Seanie.

redman · 08-04-2010 07:47PM

heres hoping for clear nights!

Seanie M · 09-04-2010 04:54PM

Weather forecast for the weekend is very favourable. COSMOS has a history of having at least one clear night of the two down the years.

Seanie.

julikerry · 09-04-2010 08:23PM

Lucky you living so near to such a cool event. I live in South Kerry... too long a drive to the midlands so I can only be there in spirit. Uploaded my new website
www.the-universe.ie just a few weeks ago, and your event is just what I need to get into the swing of things. I am in the early stages of trying to get an astronomy group together for the Autumn ...... any suggestions!!!!!

Midlands Star Party Cosmos 2010 April 9th-11th

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