Our students and parents really enjoyed the Skydome and hopefully we will be in a position to book it again next year.

Ms O'Toole-Brennan, Trinity Access Programmes, TCD Click for more customer comments

Very interesting, very innovative, IT excellent. Both relevant and scientific.

Ms Downing, St Brendan’s NS, Fenit Click for more customer comments

Excellent presentation, well delivered. Educationally easy for all children to follow.

Mr Connell, St Brendan’s NS, Fenit Click for more customer comments

The content was presented in a very visual manner. The information was concise and simple, the children were not given words they did not understand. The question and answer sessions facilitated further learning for all the children. A very enjoyable and educational experience.

Ms O'Connor, St Brendan’s NS, Fenit Click for more customer comments

Very interesting demonstration, the SkyDome was very effective in teaching the children all about earth in space. Many thanks.

Múinteoir Breen, Scoil San Treasa, Mount Merrion Click for more customer comments

The children adored the experience and the transitions from day to night. They returned to their classroom talking and chatting about what they had seen with great enthusiasm. Ollie had great patience and rapport with the young children, maintaining their attention and answered all their questions.

Ms Hughes, Tubber NS, Moate Click for more customer comments

Fantastic, the children really really enjoyed it. Very informative, very visual. Go raibh Maith agat!

Múinteoir Ní Laoire, Gaelscoil Na Cille, Ashbourne Click for more customer comments

Children thoroughly enjoyed it, hard to believe we were in the school hall! Overall a brilliant experience for everyone - one of the best we've ever had.

Múinteoir Ní Bhaoill, Gaelscoil Na Cille, Ashbourne Click for more customer comments

Amazing - wonderful experience. Molaim go hard é. Le mile Búiochas.

Múinteoir Cooney, Gaelscoil Na Cille, Ashbourne Click for more customer comments

It was great to have the SkyDome visit the school, this was convenient. A very enjoyable experience.

Ms Hannon, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Very enjoyable, the children were very excited.

Ms Lennon, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Wonderful in school audio-visual experience. What a wonderful experience. You are a natural enthusiastic teacher.

Principal Dolan, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Very educational, next best thing to actually being there. Really gripped children's imagination. Super presentation. Question and answer session excellent too.

Ms Kileannon, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Very good, kids studied rotation of earth and meteors as part of discover science, so was very relevant to this class. Very enjoyable - thank you.

Ms Shanagher, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Excellent presentation, really reinforced curriculum, very enjoyable.

Ms Costello, St. Peter’s NS Snr, Athlone Click for more customer comments

Children really enjoyed your visit. Difficult science concepts were brought to life and really added to their understanding.

Múinteoir Rang a 5, Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn, Mullingar Click for more customer comments

The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Oliver included Irish terminology in the session which is always a bonus for Gaelscoileanna. The experience made the planets, stars etc. more interesting to the children than any classroom lesson could.

Múinteoir Uí Mhuirí, Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn, Mullingar Click for more customer comments

Very knowledgeable coordinator. A little advanced for the infants but still extremely enjoyable. Dome effect very good. Feedback from children was they loved the experience.

Múinteoir Naíonáin Bheaga, Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn, Mullingar Click for more customer comments

Rang 3 showed great interest in the SkyDome. They would have loved more time to ask questions and study the sky more.

Múinteoir Rang a 3, Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn, Mullingar Click for more customer comments

Really enjoyed it, well done, very informative, thanks!

Ms Kavanagh, Clonkeen College, Blackrock Click for more customer comments

Relevant to JC Science and Geography

Mr Keogh, Clonkeen College, Blackrock Click for more customer comments

Relevant to all curricula areas -different areas for different levels

Ms Kane, Monkstown Educate Together Click for more customer comments

It was very good and interesting and the kids really enjoyed it.

Ms O'Shea, Monkstown Educate Together Click for more customer comments

Very relevant to the SESE Curriculum - also ethical education / green schools. Really enjoyed the presentation.

Ms Condon, Monkstown Educate Together Click for more customer comments

Class response: "So cool!", "Thank you!", "Amazing!"

Ms Stokes, Monkstown Educate Together Click for more customer comments

Class response: "Brilliant", "Amazing", "Very interesting", "Thanks very much"

Mr Patterson, Monkstown Educate Together Click for more customer comments

It was excellent, thank you!

Ms Henderson, Sutton Park School Click for more customer comments

An excellent idea. Great for visual learners.

Principal Hoy, Sutton Park School Click for more customer comments

Would have preferred longer because it was brilliant.

Ms Sherlock, Sutton Park School Click for more customer comments

The presentation can be followed easily with no prior knowledge.

Mr Connor, Coláiste Dhúlaigh, Coolock Click for more customer comments

A school educational tour - no bus required

Principal Scally, Rosemount NS, Westmeath Click for more customer comments

Fantastic way to introduce children to the solar system and stars! Children loved it!

Ms Quinn, Rosemount NS, Westmeath Click for more customer comments

I found this a very educational and enjoyable experience. Very novel idea for explaining about space, planets, seasons etc. Children really enjoyed it! You handled all their questions very well.

Ms Farrell, Rosemount NS, Westmeath Click for more customer comments

An excellent experience well structured, excellently presented. The presenter was extremely knowledgeable and confidently answered all the children's questions. Great Experience.

Ms Ryan, St Brigid's NS, Singland, Limerick Click for more customer comments

Great to see theory put into as practical terms as possible within the confines of the school. Info pitched at right level. Really enjoyed experience. Class all agree it was excellent. Just enough info without overloading!

Ms Synnott, St Brigid's NS, Singland, Limerick Click for more customer comments

Ideal in that no transport costs were involved and pupils could be much more effectively organised on school premises. Great variety in the presentation, kept the children involved at all times, a great way of illustrating some complex concepts.

Ms McElhinney, St Brigid's NS, Singland, Limerick Click for more customer comments

Very worthwhile, the pupils would have learned a great deal as it consolidates what had been done earlier in the year.

Ms Clune, St Brigid's NS, Singland, Limerick Click for more customer comments

Because we had it in situ, it was more affordable for the children, it fitted perfectly with our primary science, award activities and captivated both adults and children.

Ms Ganey, St Brigid's NS, Singland, Limerick Click for more customer comments

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience overall. Thank You

Ms Gleeson, Duagh NS, Kerry Click for more customer comments

It was thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating experience. The visual element was fantastic and made everything easier to understand and follow for the children.

Ms Scannell, Duagh NS, Kerry Click for more customer comments

The staff and children thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the SkyDome Academy. Everybody enjoyed the colourful visuals and it was a wonderful educational experience, well done.

Mr Fitzgerard, Duagh NS, Kerry Click for more customer comments

Excellent, brings the universe to life, adapted to younger age group, children's interest was held, they sat and listened.

Ms Nolan, Duagh NS, Kerry Click for more customer comments

A lovely experience. Thank you

Ms Phelan, Duagh NS, Kerry Click for more customer comments

Very Good, Well done, an excellent experience.

Mr Grennan, St Paul's CBS, Brunswick Street Click for more customer comments

Excellent

Mr Clerkin, St Paul's CBS, Brunswick Street Click for more customer comments

Excellent and very interactive- students really enjoyed it.

Ms Brady, St Paul's CBS, Brunswick Street Click for more customer comments

Excellent overall. Very Engaging to students.

Ms Holton, St Paul's CBS, Brunswick Street Click for more customer comments

We all thought the planetarium was great. It really ticked the boxes for all classes for the Planet Earth in Space strand of the Geography curriculum - an area that teachers find difficult enough. The children loved the projections and gained a good understanding of the movement of the earth, day and night and the seasons as well as the solar system and constellations generally. I particularly liked how you wove the ancient astrological / astronomical beliefs into the presentation.

Ms Sheridan, Bray School Project Click for more customer comments

The presentation was excellent. The children greatly enjoyed the experience and in discussion later in the classroom it was evident that they learned a lot during the session. I will use this as a starting part for projects on the solar system and the galaxy.

Mr Sheridan, Bray School Project Click for more customer comments

This was an excellent experience for all the children. They did find it difficult to sit and listen for the full period of time. Otherwise it was outstanding! First Class Level!

Ms Finnerty, Bray School Project Click for more customer comments

It was better than other trips in the sense that it came to the school. Really well presented and pitched- thank you!

Ms Regan, Bray School Project Click for more customer comments

Although the group were quite talkative it was because they wanted to share their knowledge and many have never experienced such an event. I am a special needs assistant and sat with two boys who thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot. I would certainly recommend SkyDome.

Ms Keating, Bray School Project Click for more customer comments

Thank you for a very enjoyable day - the students had a great experience.

Ms Pierce, St Michael's Holy Faith, Finglas Click for more customer comments

Unique

Ms Gilligan Quinn, St Michael's Holy Faith, Finglas Click for more customer comments

All in all- it was brilliant!

Ms McClure, St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, Clonskeagh Click for more customer comments

First time such an event was organized, very enjoyable- very good.

Ms Hallin, St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, Clonskeagh Click for more customer comments

The condensed information was perfect for our age group 4-6 years

Principal Byrne, St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, Clonskeagh Click for more customer comments

It is difficult to compare the Sky Dome with other school trips. It is different and my class absolutely enjoyed the whole experience.

Ms Kuechenmeister, St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, Clonskeagh Click for more customer comments

It was lovely and the children enjoyed it a lot. They've been really excited about the SkyDome and they're amazed by it. Thank you very much for this lovely and great experience.

Ms Hahn, St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, Clonskeagh Click for more customer comments

Excellent presentation and setting, very interesting and informative, provided and alternative learning experience and situation. I thoroughly enjoyed it-could have stayed for longer...keep up the great work. I'll keep you in mind for next year. I will pass on the good word to other teachers/school. Many thanks for a wonderful show and experience.

Ms O'Boyle, Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan Click for more customer comments

It was very enjoyable and the students learned a lot. I believe that it has awakened and interest in them.

Ms O'Brien, Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan Click for more customer comments

I found it very informative and interesting. It was a great experience.

Ms Beatty, St. Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon Click for more customer comments

I have spoken to the teachers and pupils that attended your show and the feedback on all accounts was very good. Good luck to you in future.

Ms Farrell, St. Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry Click for more customer comments

Very informative, good presentation

Mr Newman, St. Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry Click for more customer comments

An excellent experience and very well presented. Could not fault presentation at all. Many Thanks.

Mr Hynes, St. Mary's Secondary School, Edenderry Click for more customer comments

Cannot see how this could be better.

Ms Wilkes, Patrician College, Finglas Click for more customer comments

The students really liked learning something that would not be covered in the class room.

Ms Kennedy, Patrician College, Finglas Click for more customer comments

Really enjoyed experience, very informative, age appropriate, pace very good. A must see for all.

Ms Cullen, Patrician College, Finglas Click for more customer comments

I have been teaching for almost nine years and this is easily the best science presentation that I and my colleagues have seen. Children were captivated and their understanding of our stars seasons planets have been superbly enhanced.

Mr O'Brien, Holy Rosary Primary School, Firhouse Click for more customer comments

Would love for it to come to each school around the country, the children loved it, excellent, very very enjoyable.

Ms Delaney, St. Colman's NS, Mucklagh Click for more customer comments

Brilliantly delivered pitched just right, maintained children's interest the whole way through a must for all 5th and 6th primary classes

Ms O'Gorman, St. Colman's NS, Mucklagh Click for more customer comments

Excellent experience and value for money.

Ms Grace, Ballyboy NS, Offaly Click for more customer comments

Very enjoyable hour. Well done to all involved.

Múinteoir Doolan, Lumcloon NS, Offaly Click for more customer comments

Exceptionally entertaining and a fantastic way to see the whole planets set up. Thanks.

Mr Kenny, Kilcormac BNS, Offaly Click for more customer comments

Very educational enhanced their understanding of the planets.

Ms Balfe, Mountbolus NS, Offaly Click for more customer comments

Really enjoyed it and the children loved it and learnt so much.

Ms Cullen, Click for more customer comments

Excellent experience and value for money.

Mr Murphy, St. Paul's Secondary School, Monasterevin Click for more customer comments

I found your SkyDome presentation to be very informative, educational, innovative and most importantly entertaining for all of our students. In these days of rapid technological and scientific change the SkyDome certainly grabs the attention of 'the xbox generation'. All students enjoyed the experience and I'm sure this has led to many of them opening their minds to scientific ideas and perhaps careers ...well done.

Mr Marron, St. Paul's Secondary School, Monasterevin Click for more customer comments

I think that the children would have enjoyed about another fifteen minutes or so, as they had loads of questions and were really enjoying it.

Mr Lawless, St. Andrew's College, Booterstown Click for more customer comments

A great experience, really enjoyable. Thanks!

Ms Lacey, St. Andrew's College, Booterstown Click for more customer comments

A most enjoyable and educational experience. Pupil questions were listened to and responded to enthusiastically.

Ms De Búrca, Notre Dame Secondary School, Churchtown Click for more customer comments

Very interesting, loved the pictures ... I usually find this kind of stuff confusing but this was simplified very well and thoroughly enjoyable. Go raibh maith agat.

Ms Ní Bheaglaoich, Notre Dame Secondary School, Churchtown Click for more customer comments

Super. Very informative. Excellent feedback already from students. They enjoyed it and certainly picked up a few things that they didn't previously understand. After talking to my classes, it really went down well. They loved it, I'll be recommending it around.

Mr Walpole, Notre Dame Secondary School, Churchtown Click for more customer comments

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George Lee visits the SkyDome at
Tubber NS, Moate

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Students from Clonkeen College
Blackrock, County Dublin

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Students from Monkstown Educate Together
Monkstown, County Dublin

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Pupils from St. Manchan's NS
Tubber, Moate

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Students from Sutton Park School
Sutton, County Dublin

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Students from Scoil Dara
Kilcock, County Kildare

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Detailed digital star views are projected 360°
all around the audience

The Sun and four Planets

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The SkyDome accommodates up to 45 pupils
giving them a 50 minute astronomy lesson

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Learn how objects in our Solar System
pass over the blanket of stars

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Students from Notre Dame
Secondary School, Dundrum

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Pupils from Holy Rosary
Primary School, Firhouse

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Students from Patrician College
Finglas

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SkyDome Academy operates a Mobile Planetarium throughout Ireland. A mobile planetarium gives adults and children a chance to interact with the planets, stars, galaxies and other objects in our universe. The SkyDome visits you which means everyone can experience the wonders of the cosmos without having to travel astronomical distances. No need to bring your students on a school tour. As the SkyDome can hold 35 adults or 45 primary pupils at a time you can bring the school tour to more than 200 of your students in a single day. Book the SkyDome for your school, club, college or society now.

  • We bring the universe to you. The mobile planetarium means your students don't have to leave the school
  • The SkyDome accommodates up to 45 pupils at a time for a session of about 50 minutes
  • Students learn astronomy concepts instantly when they can see the sky projected on a 360° dome
  • Encourage an interest in science amongst students
  • No need to make travel arrangements
  • The SkyDome Academy presenter teaches the lesson allowing you to enjoy the digital planetarium experience also
  • Save on the expense and headache of an offsite trip
  • The astronomy lessons link to multiple subject areas on the curriculum
  • Give the students an especially enjoyable learning experience
  • Don't worry about the weather, it all happens in your school hall
  • Get a full 360° view of the night sky during school hours
  • The images are three dimensional in the truest sense as the wonders of the Universe unfold all around and above you

When you experience the SkyDome mobile planetarium the night sky will never be the same to you again. You will learn that any night object can be recognised. Once you understand the basic concepts there is no limit to how much you can learn about astronomy.

The SkyDome mobile planetarium helps children and adults alike to grasp abstract astronomical concepts. It will spark enjoyment and interest in science. The SkyDome stands out in performance, putting a full-featured planetarium within the reach of your students or members.

  • Explore the planets of the Solar System and the moons of those planets.
  • See our galaxy, the Milky Way, in all its glory.
  • Get to grips with the scale of the planets, the stars and the universe.
  • View the night sky as it appears from Ireland or any part of the world.
  • See the constellations with perfect clarity.
  • Understand astronomy concepts quickly in a visual manner.
  • Make sense of the sky that you see every night.
  • Be able to locate stars and planets in the night sky.
  • Watch the moon, planets and stars rise, traverse the sky and set in seconds rather than hours.
  • See the stars better than if you were in the darkest part of the Irish countryside with perfectly clear skies.
  • View the entire sky, not just a small section at a time.
  • See the sky facing any point on the compass and directly above your head.
  • See how the spinning Earth makes the night sky rotate above your head.
  • Learn what parts of the sky are always visible and what parts are never visible from Ireland.
  • Learn why some stars and constellations rise and set over Irish skies and others do not.

Think of the possibilities of having a full-featured planetarium available to you. Avoid the headache and expense of organizing a field trip to an off-site planetarium. Imagine getting 4 busloads of students to experience the wonders of the skies in a single day.

The SkyDome offers advanced features to excite and engage your students. Zoom in on and label any object; demonstrate annual motion; display constellations from many cultures; and much more. The system's vast capabilities make it relevant for audiences of all ages.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. You can send an email or a text message with your number and we'll ring you back.

EMAIL:      Derek@SkyDome.ie

PHONE:     044 9335679

MOBILE:    089 4201685

CONTACT: Derek Baugh (BSc & MSc Astrophysics)

 

SkyDome Academy is based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Our central location allows us to visit any part of Ireland with the SkyDome digital mobile planetarium in a single day.

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Astronomy night classes inside the planetarium Monday nights in Mullingar, October & November 2011.

George Lee profiled the SkyDome Academy on RTÉ Radio for The Business. You can listen to the podcast.

 

We are delighted to announce that St Joseph of Cluny secondary school has won the latest competition for a free visit of the SkyDome mobile planetarium. See details.