Web of Stars

Web of Stars is a remote-observing astronomy program proposed by Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, Ireland in partnership with Chabot Space & Science Center. During monthly, two-hour observing sessions, students from schools in and around Cork link with Chabot observers via a two-way video Skype connection to engage in live, remote astronomical image acquisition.

Observing sessions are guided by a list of target astronomical objects researched and selected by the students. As images are acquired they are sent via an FTP site to Cork, where they are uploaded and processed by the students.

Pilot Series: 

• October 21 2009 - North Presentation Girls School
• November 25 2009 - Kinsale Community School
• December 11 2009 - Deerpark CBS
• January 22 2010 - Presentation Mitchelstown
• February 23 2010 - Gaelscoil Mhachan
• March 24 2010 - Regina Mundi College

Series 2010-2011:

• April 21 2010 - St. Patrick's College, Gardiner's Hill
• May 19 2010 - Scoil Mhuire
• September 22, 2010 - Mount Mercy College
• October 21, 2010 - Ursulines, Blackrock
• November 11, 2010
• December