THE ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
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Two hundred years at the forefront of bringing astronomy to the world.
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World renowned astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium,…
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Armagh Observatory, 7th January 2023. Armagh Observatory reports that December 2…
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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
