Deirdre Kelleghan

Astronomy educator

Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, astronomer and educator.

Recent articles by Deirdre Kelleghan

how to sketch astronomical deep sky object

How to sketch an astronomical deep-sky object

Ireland offers plenty of opportunity to combine raw natural beauty with crystal clear skies; this serene scene is part of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Credit: iStock

The best places for stargazing in Ireland

The Orion Nebula, sketched by Deirdre Kelleghan, 11/12 Jan 2016, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

How to draw a nebula at your telescope

There’s no better way to familiarise yourself with the Moon than by drawing it. Credit: Deirdre Kelleghan.

How to draw the Moon