1. \"Jupiter Watch\" nationwide Aug 21
Just after sunset on Tuesday August 21, everyone in Ireland will be treated to a rare celestial alignment involving the Moon, the planet Jupiter and the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, known as Antares. All three are grouped very close together, and will be visible with the naked eye across Ireland.
Astronomy Ireland will be assembling some of the largest portable telescopes in Dublin\'s Phoenix Park and several venues nationwide. Members of the public can get once-in-a-lifetime views of the Solar System\'s biggest planet by coming along to one of our \"Jupiter Watches\" on the night - see details below. Everyone is welcome.
At present Jupiter is high in the south and is visible at very convenient times . The views will also include the planet\'s cloud belts and largest moons