In-house Face2Face Classroom Workshops

Explore EIRSAT-1 with a series of hands-on, brains-on activities in person at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Find out how Irish students have created a small satellite that is due be launched to space! Ireland’s first satellite!!! Read more about this amazing project.
Model Gamma Ray Bursts, explore the Enbio Module and find out how the Earth’s magnetic field can be detected electronically.
Each visit includes a workshop, a tour of the historic castle and a planetarium show.
Cost €11 per student (50% DEIS discount may apply), suitable for 4^th class and up.
Capacity: 2 classes per day
Duration: 10am to 12.30pm
Dates: Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March 2023

To Book: contact info@bco.ie

Online Classroom Workshops

Remote session workshops will explore EIRSAT-1 each afternoon. Up to 3 classes per school can attend the same session.  Priority will be given to schools who have not previously availed themselves of a remote learning opportunity with Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Cost: FREE of charge.
Capacity: 3 classes from the same school per session.
Duration: 45 minutes between 1.30pm and 3pm, time to be confirmed with each school on booking.
Dates: Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March 2023

To Book: contact info@bco.ie