School Visits to BCO Space Week 2017

This event is over.

Date:Wednesday October 4 2017

Time:10:00 - 13:00

Location:CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork

Explore our nearest neighbour the Moon. Manned exploration of the Moon is long finished, but we are still fascinated by and learning about the Moon.

In our Moon workshop students will use models to explain features on the Moon, including craters and lunar phases. Students will discover why craters are more visible at 1st and 3rd quarter Moon.
Students will also have a planetarium show about the Moon and a chance to explore the Cosmos at the Castle Exhibit.

Who: For students in 5th / 6th class primary or 1st / 2nd year second level
How much: €5 per student
How many: 2 classes per day, max 30 students per class
When: Oct 4 and 5, 9 and 10, 2017, 10:00 – 13:00 daily

Contact: info@bco.ie or ring 021 432 6120 to book your class