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IRISH STARGAZERS COULD see up to twenty times as many meteors as normal tonight and tomorrow as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak over the country’s skies.
Astronomy Ireland have said the shower is one of the best meteor showers of the year, and is encouraging people to look out for a “free celestial fireworks display”.
The meteors will be visible all night from dusk until dawn, and can be seen by the human eye so you won’t need a telescope or binoculars to see them.
The comet that causes the Perseids is known as the Comet Swift-Tuttle which orbits the Sun every 130 years.
Members of the public are also being asked to count how many meteors they see every 15 minutes and send the details to Astronomy Ireland.
“This has real scientific value as we only know how these meteor showers develop by members of the public counting them while they view the beautiful spectacle of nature that is a meteor shower.” said David Moore, Editor of Astronomy Ireland magazine.
“You do not need any telescopes or binoculars, just normal human eyesight and a clear sky, but a few clouds won’t spoil the view especially as you have all the hours of darkness to see them and this shower is known for producing some brilliant fireballs.”
With reporting from Órla Ryan.
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Heartbreaking, very brave young lady, keep going. You are amazing. Best of luck, Katie
Thank you for sharing your story Katie, you really are an inspiration and have a great fighting spirit full of positivity . I wish you well with your treatments and future health.
Heartbreaking
I’d often wondered what it would be like to be told I or someone close to me has an incurable disease or tumor or whatever and how I’d react. Even thinking about it nearly brings me to tears. You, young woman are truly incredible and your attitude is amazing. Knowing that your future is going to be so unpredictable and unsettled and the way you still have a positive outlook on your life is absolutely brilliant. Wishing you and your family all the very best for the future. I’m off to give my daughter’s a hug.
Keep fighting Katie you are doing fantastic
You’re fantastic
Hi Katie your story is heartbreaking and inspiring don’t know if you have heard of him but https://instagram.com/profrscolyer?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== is an internationally renowned oncologist from Australia who has the same diagnosis as you he is trying innovative treatments to further research into Glioblastoma wishing you all the best for the future ❤️
As heartbreaking your story is you seem like such an amazing person.
Keep living your best life and I wish you health and happiness always. Keep striving towards those dreams.
You are a brilliant lady with lots of courage and spirit. I am sure your parents are very proud of you. I wish you and your family, friends and boyfriend all the best.
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Wow Katie you truly are an inspirational beautiful young Woman x thank you for sharing your story… I’ve lost 3 beloved family members to brain haemorrhage and have a tumour myself (not in my head)… you keep strong girl you’re a warrior and you’re going to have an amazing life❤
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