The pictures of the SAS trip to Ireland's observatories, below, were taken by David Woodward. From the clothes worn its apparent it was not very warm. But by all reports everyone had fun visiting astronomically interesting places, admiring the beautiful countryside and quaffing (its like drinking - but you spill more) the odd pint or two. They were made very welcome by everyone along the way and would like to extend their thanks to all those who so kindly gave up their time to make the trip so enjoyable.
The SASmobile outside Dunsink Observatory. Despite the newly copper clad roof the dome no longer houses a telescope.
Dunsink Observatory again with the dome of the James South equatorial refractor in the foreground.
The Leviathan. Birr Castle Demense. Lord Rosse's massive 72inch scope, now nearing the end of its restoration. Note the winding gear at the bottom right.
Simon Clayton-Jones searching for the GOTO hand-controller.
The usual suspects (the SAS away team) posing outside Armagh Planetarium.
Armagh Observatory. The dome of the T.R. Robinson Memorial Telescope - a Grubb 10" equatorial refractor dating from 1885.
You can run but not hide. The SAS Irish tour. The party disembark from the coach at Armagh.
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