Blackrock Castle Observatory

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Blackrock Castle is Ireland’s space for science and a landmark attraction where learning and fun combine to celebrate knowledge and innovation.

Everything you need to plan your family, group or individual trip to CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory. Situated in an historic 16th century castle and nestled in the River Lee Harbour, BCO makes a fantastic destination for a great day out filled with science, cosmos and history!

Over 400 years ago the fortification which is now Blackrock Castle was built at the river Lee where the narrowing channel leads to Cork, and has been part of the city’s history ever since.

Today the Castle is a science centre and is home to Cosmos at the Castle, an award winning interactive astronomy exhibition which highlights recent scientific discoveries and their implications for life in outer space. Cosmos at teh Castle is self guided and has approximately 1 hour worth of content.

You can send a Message to Space at the Pan Galactic Station and it will be sent at your command via the Castle’s radio telescope and beamed towards nearby stars with known planets in orbit around them.