Deirdre Kelleghan

Astronomy educator

Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, astronomer and educator.

Recent articles by Deirdre Kelleghan

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

10 best places for stargazing in Ireland

how to sketch astronomical deep sky object

How to sketch an astronomical deep-sky object

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