THE ARMAGH OBSERVATORY
& PLANETARIUM
Christmas Closures: 24th - 26th Dec and 31st Dec - 2nd Jan
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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
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium to live screen famed Christmas lectures from The Royal Institution
Event to Take Place on Site in the Planetarium on 13th and 15th December Armag…
ARMAGH OBSERVATORY RECEIVES UK WIDE MUSEUM ACCREDITATION
Astronomical Research Centre Recognised by UK Museum Accreditation Scheme Leadin…
ARMAGH OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM RECEIVES BRONZE DIVERSITY MARK ACCREDITATION
Accolade Recognises Organisation’s Inclusive Culture World renowned astronomic…
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
