Knocknaboola observatory
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Knocknaboola Observatory sits near Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland, run by members of the Kerry Astronomy Club.
About Knocknaboola Observatory
The observatory holds an official Minor Planet Centre observatory code, Z56, awarded in May 2015, recognising it as a site capable of contributing measured astronomical observations. It is operated by Pat Grandfield of the Kerry Astronomy Club.
Location & getting there
Knocknaboola is located near Killorglin, in the southwest Irish county of Kerry, an area known for its relatively dark rural skies away from larger towns.
Visiting Knocknaboola Observatory
As a club-run site, visiting is best arranged through the Kerry Astronomy Club; check their channels for current public observing events before travelling.
See your named star from here
A Minor Planet Centre-registered observatory like Knocknaboola is exactly the kind of place equipped to locate the coordinates of a named star. Look up your star in the star catalogue before your next clear Kerry night.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
