Don’t forget that our Sensory Bags are available at reception!

We want all our visitors to have the best experience that they possibly can here at AOP. Simply sign one out on your arrival and drop back to reception before you leave.

As the year heads towards the summer solstice, I give you a modern (and functional!) stone circle from Armagh, set within the beautiful Astropark of
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This month’s Full Moon will reach peak illumination at 1:53pm today 🌸

Known as the ‘Flower Moon’, May’s Full Moon gets its name as it is the month associated with the first blooming of flowers after winter.

A privilege to be part of this event on protecting Dark Skies for Offaly. Great hearing UNESCO plans for @birr Armagh Observatory & Planetarium & DIAS Dunsink Observatory Interesting panel discussion on tackling light pollution in Ireland. The only pollutant we can fix with a flick of a switch. IrishResearchCouncil

We're running a FREE Space Camp for Year 12s in Belfast from July 8th-11th. The camp includes space-themed activities, talks & a free trip to Armagh Observatory & Planetarium. Travel assistance & bursaries are available. Book via our form at: forms.office.com/e/CVzN3Db0KH

May's Our World from Space Saturday Club is all about the🌊OCEAN🌊

Each month we explore a different astronomical topic using hands on activities and a fascinating digital show! Perfect for budding astronomers wanting to understand more about our planet!

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Thanks Dee for your lovely review😊⭐

We appreciate all of the reviews that our visitors are kind enough to leave us. If you have visited us recently, we would love to know your thoughts! 💭

Great to see digital art by virag on show at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium , funded by Arts Council of Northern Ireland

#space #earth #science #art

Use Promo Code: 'Iseenit!' for 50% off tickets*

Special change to show listings on Sunday 12th of May due to spectacular Northern Lights viewings last night. Shows at 1pm & 4pm.

Book here: bit.ly/3UWvKJh
*50% discount off this show only
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Don't forget to give us a wave if you see us on the road! Any guesses where we have been today?

#staycurious #astronomy #SFI #sfidiscover #sfidiscover programme Science Foundation Ireland

A terrific day on a cosmic journey Armagh Observatory & Planetarium, the oldest continuously operating observatory in Europe, thanks to Anna for the helping us build and launch our water rockets and for our Planetarium Dome experience. We are all star people. Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB SOLAS Armagh Observatory & Planetarium

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Well done to our #spaceinspirations very own STEM Ambassador Kerem Cubuk who delivered STEM workshops with three Schools and pictured below is St Pat's Ballymena who took part on Tues 7th May #activateyourcuriosity #watchthisspace Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Have you booked into the Legendary Telescope Tour? 🔭

Catch the next one on Saturday 25th May!

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📸 The Annual Visitation of the Board of Governors of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium took place yesterday (Tue 7th May).

Pictured are some of the members of our Board of Governors and some of our Senior Management Team outside the Observatory.

Black Hole Week! ⚫

6th-10th May marks Black Hole Week, which was first established in 2019. At AOP we have a team of researchers studying Black Holes and the Massive Stars they come from 🌌

Don't forget, we are open during the May Bank Holidays, 6th and 27th May! Make sure you pre-book your tickets online and we look forward to seeing you soon! 🔭

The first peacock butterfly of the year has been spotted at the Observatory!🦋

Our Estates and Meteorological Officer, Shane, spotted the butterfly feeding on Cherry laurel blooms this afternoon. Cherry laurel blooms are full of early nectar for butterflies and bees. 🐝

May the 4th be with you🌌
Meet Darth Vader, Jedi Knights, Biker Scout Troopers and more on this fun family day for Star Wars fans tomorrow! Train like a Jedi in Force Academy training classes from 11:45am-3.30pm. Free with normal admission.
Don't miss out! bit.ly/4dbjrQ9

It's National Space Day!🪐 🌌 🔭

National Space Day is a day where we can celebrate all things Space (sounds like every day to us)!

Today we will be working with over 370 school children and showing them the wonders of our universe in both our Planetarium and our Outreach dome!