Dunsink Observatory
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Introduction: Dunsink Observatory integrel to the Irish Astronomy Trail , has a long history in the service of science. Like most older European Observatory buildings it is now mainly used as residential accomodation and a venue to hire for small meetings and workshops. It is also used for public outreach and in particular public open nights during the winter months.
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Introduction: Dunsink Observatory integrel to the Irish Astronomy Trail , has a long history in the service of science. Like most older European Observatory buildings it is now mainly used as residential accomodation and a venue to hire for small meetings and workshops. It is also used for public outreach and in particular public open nights during the winter months.
Getting Here: Dunsink Observatory is located about 8 kms northwest of Dublin city centre, in the suburb of Castleknock.
Location:
Dunsink Observatory,
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
Tel: +353 (1) 4406656
Mob: 087-6294966
GPS Our GPS location is +53° 23′ 12.30″, -6° 20′ 10.40″
Driving : Dunsink Observatory is easily accessible by car.
For directions check out Astronomy Trail or get directions using Google Maps
By Bus : (numbers 38, 38A and 38B) to Dunsink leave from Oconnell Street. Get off at the bus stop nearest the Auburn Avenue/New Dunsink Lane roundabout (Travel Lodge is visible on the right) on the Navan Road, cross over to New Dunsink Lane and follow it for the next two miles.
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Last Updated: 22nd March 2016 by Anne Grace
Dunsink Observatory
Dunsink Observatory
Introduction: Dunsink Observatory integrel to the Irish Astronomy Trail , has a long history in the service of science. Like most older European Observatory buildings it is now mainly used as residential accomodation and a venue to hire for small meetings and workshops. It is also used for public outreach and in particular public open nights during the winter months.
Introduction: Dunsink Observatory integrel to the Irish Astronomy Trail , has a long history in the service of science. Like most older European Observatory buildings it is now mainly used as residential accomodation and a venue to hire for small meetings and workshops. It is also used for public outreach and in particular public open nights during the winter months.
Getting Here: Dunsink Observatory is located about 8 kms northwest of Dublin city centre, in the suburb of Castleknock.
Location:
Dunsink Observatory,
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
Tel: +353 (1) 4406656
Mob: 087-6294966
GPS Our GPS location is +53° 23′ 12.30″, -6° 20′ 10.40″
Driving : Dunsink Observatory is easily accessible by car.
For directions check out Astronomy Trail or get directions using Google Maps
By Bus : (numbers 38, 38A and 38B) to Dunsink leave from Oconnell Street. Get off at the bus stop nearest the Auburn Avenue/New Dunsink Lane roundabout (Travel Lodge is visible on the right) on the Navan Road, cross over to New Dunsink Lane and follow it for the next two miles.
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