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
April Night Sky 2023
“April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working i…
Asteroid Bites the Dust
Astronomers of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have been part of on…
Hot off the press: Venus has active volcanoes
Those of us out and about on Spring evenings have been treated to a brilliant be…
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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
