THE ARMAGH OBSERVATORY
& PLANETARIUM
Please note we are closed Wednesday 7th Feb at 2pm and Thursday 8th Feb all day
Frequently Asked Questions
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
January 2024 Weather in Armagh
DRY JANUARY, COOLER AND SUNNIER THAN AVERAGE Armagh Observatory reports that Jan…
February Night Sky 2024
Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year, but there is still plenty t…
ESA formally approves the LISA and EnVision space missions
The European Space Agency (ESA) have officially approved two space missions, LIS…
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 weekends at 13:00 and 15:00 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
