The British Astrological Association centenary meeting is being held in Birr Castle, County Offaly. The Birr Observatory was for many years the home of the world’s largest telescope. The celebrations include exhibits on Mary Ward who was connected with the Ross family and was one of the first people to use a microscope.
Report shows Birr Castle.
Illustration of the Third Earl of Ross.
Illustration of the Birr Telescope.
The telescope in grounds of Birr Castle.
Interview with Patrick Moore on Lord Ross and the telescope.
Illustration of the telescope.
Birr Castle and grounds.
Interview with Lord Ross on the centenary meeting and Mary Ward exhibition.
Exhibition inside the castle.
Drawing of Mary Ward.
The reporter is Gerry Reynolds.
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