Apart from the obvious fact that it has a connection with stars, the name Planetarium gives no idea of the remarkable spectacle that awaits each visitor. Sitting under the hemispherical dome in a darkened auditorium, spectators can see an amazingly realistic and accurate reproduction of the star studded night sky. The audience sees the heavens portrayed with such realism they feel they are sitting out of doors on the clearest of nights.

Situated in the seaside village of Schull in West Cork, the 70 seat Planetarium has a beautiful location beside the harbour and in the shadow of Mount Gabriel. It is the only planetarium in the Republic of Ireland and with an eight-metre dome it can display the night sky and any configuration of stars, which could have been seen from the northern hemisphere in recorded history. Its opening hours vary, July and August have the most extensive hours and there are daily demonstrations and simulations. Star shows are 45 minutes long and are thus unsuitable for the majority of children under the age of 7.

Address: Schull Community College, Schull, Co. Cork.
Phone 028  28552, 028  28315, E-mail sccmh@iol.ie, Admission Prices Adult: approx €5.00, Child: approx €4.00, Family Ticket (2 adult 2 children): approx €12.00 
www.schullcommunitycollege.com