# Event Details - **Event Name**: Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Dept of Physics, Maynooth University, for a rare solar eclipse evening with talks, telescopes, planetarium fun & family activities.About this EventA Solar Eclipse Evening with the Department of Physics, Maynooth University – General Admission?️ Wednesday, 12 August 2026? 5.30 – 8:30pm? Maynooth University North Campus (Outside & )Join astronomers from the Department of Physics, Maynooth University on Wednesday, August 12th 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a special public celebration of one of the deepest solar eclipses visible from Ireland in decades. The next eclipse with > 90% obscuration won’t be seen again in Ireland until 2090.Experience the eclipse safely through:eclipse viewing glassessolar telescopeslive astronomy demonstrationsList of Solar Talks during the evening:Dr. Emma Whelan - The Story of the SunDr. Joshuah Heath - The Quantum SunDr. Marcin Gradziel - (Electric) Power from the Sun. The good, the bad, and the glinty!Dr. Michelle McCrystall - The star of the show: How the Sun drives our climateProf. Peter Coles - Einstein and the EclipseDr. Patrick Kavanagh - Will our Sun go Supernova?The evening will also include:an immersive astronomy show in our inflatable planetariumhands-on arts and crafts activities for childrenWhether you are a lifelong astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the night sky, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience this rare event with experts from Maynooth University.✨ This Family Friendly Event is completely free, but booking a General Admission ticket helps us manage numbers and ensure a safe, enjoyable evening for everyone.We can’t wait to welcome you.Questions? Please see FAQs below - for any other questions about this event, please contact Emma Whelan at physics.department@mu.ieTickets for the planetarium show will become available closer to the time, and all general ticket holders will be contacted with information on how to book these tickets. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kildare/solar-eclipse-maynooth-university-general-admission-ticket-530-830pm/100001989907476830 - **Event Categories**: kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Iontas Building - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Kildare - **state**: KE - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Iontas Building - **lat**: 53.38678170000001 - **long**: -6.600266599999999 - **full address**: Iontas Building, Iontas Building, Kildare, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c0d9ce0a7bcdb668c83a8407bdf5f53771784126579c7a24200aa38be4990a57-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1782729094 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm being held? - **A:** Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Iontas Building, Iontas Building, Kildare, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm? - **A:** Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. General Admission Ticket. 5.30-8.30pm is organized by Maynooth University, Fac. of Science & Engineering. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Solar Eclipse @ Maynooth University. 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