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- What Do We Do?
- Can I Find out what Planetarium Shows Are On and How Can I Book Tickets?
- Can I Visit The Observatory?
- Can I Find Out More About The History Of The Observatory and Planetarium?
- How Can I Find Out More About the Armagh Weather Data?
- How Do I Become An Astronomer?
- Can I Get The Opportunity To Look Through A Telescope?
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What Do We Do?
We are a rather unusual institution in that we have staff who undertake world leading research into astronomy and physics and staff who deliver high quality education and fun based learning through planetarium shows and events.
Most institutes throughout the world do one or the other but we do both!
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Can I Find out what Planetarium Shows Are On and How Can I Book Tickets?
All the information regarding show times, prices and booking can be found here.
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Can I Visit The Observatory?
The Observatory building is not usually open to the public. The Observatory grounds and AstroPark are.
However, you can arrange a visit by phoning 028 3752 3689.
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Can I Find Out More About The History Of The Observatory and Planetarium?
Yes of course you can. Simply visit our Heritage section.
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How Can I Find Out More About the Armagh Weather Data?
At AOP, we have been collating Weather data for over 200 years.
To find out more, please visit our Weather pages, or to view the data directly, head to this website.
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How Do I Become An Astronomer?
Why not have a look at schoolsobservatory.org?
However, if you do not wish to become a professional astronomer you might want to join a local astronomical society. Find Your Nearest Society
Astronomical Societies:
- Can I Get The Opportunity To Look Through A Telescope?