THE ARMAGH OBSERVATORY
& PLANETARIUM
We are closed Tues 25th and Wed 26th June for staff training
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THE ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
A "must see" destination for local, national and international visitors.
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Heritage Centre
Two hundred years at the forefront of bringing astronomy to the world.
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Latest News
July Night Sky 2024
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Visit Us
The Legendary Telescopes Tour is our special guided tour of the Observatory and its Grubb 10″ and Calver 18″ telescopes. This tour is available to book at selected weekends at 2:30pm, and is suitable for adults and children over the age of 10.
Bringing a group? Learn more about astronomy during a private guided tour of our Observatory building and Astropark. Highlights include a behind the scenes access to the historic Armagh telescopes, as well as learning about the current science conducted at the Observatory. For more information on how to book a group tour, please contact reception@armagh.ac.uk
