The whole of the Moon was explored at Carrick-on-Suir Library talk

Caption for photo above: Astronomer Cathal O’Donghaile from South East Astronomy (centre) pictured at Carrick-on-Suir Library with some of the people who attended his fascinating talk and slide presentation about the Moon on March 12 as part of Irish Astronomy Week Pictured from left: Sheila Wood, George Daniels, Ken Wood, Cathal O’Donghaile, Librarian Carol Delany, Libby Grant from Owning and Slylvia McQuinn of Ahenny. Picture Anne Marie Magorrian

Astronomer Cathal O'Donghaile from South East Astronomy gave a fascinating talk and slide presentation in the Carrick Library as part of the recent Irish Astronomy Week 2024.

His talk was about how the moon was formed and how several theories about its formation have been studied.

All share a common point that during the solar system’s foundation (4.5 billion years ago) objects, or an object possibly the size of Mars, hit into the earth and the debris from this crash went on to form the Moon which has a small core and is largely rock. 

Moon rocks have a similar composition to the rocks found on earth.

The talk was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Librarian Carol Delany thanked Cathal for his visit.

A recording of a presentation by Cathal called: "A Chip off the Block of the Earth -How the Moon Was Formed’, can be viewed on the South East Astronomy Facebook page.