THE ARMAGH OBSERVATORY
& PLANETARIUM
We are open on Bank Holiday Mondays in May.
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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 present Robinson Medal for Science to Astronomer Royal
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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 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
