Armagh Observatory

7 months ago

Veteran NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman visits Armagh Planetarium

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has welcomed former NASA astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman for an exclusive visit. Dr. Coleman, renowned for her...

2 years ago

Don’t blame Barra but July now officially declared wettest in Armagh in 87 years!

You don’t have to be Barra Best to know that July was wetter than a haddock’s bathing costume, as Edmund Blackadder...

2 years ago

Armagh Observatory spearheads ground-breaking study of massive stars

An international collaboration of astronomers led by Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) has launched a ground-breaking study into the most massive...

2 years ago

Scorcher! Hottest ever June recorded in Armagh

Last month proved to be a record-breaking one for Armagh with the weather hitting new highs. June was officially the warmest...

2 years ago

Armagh Observatory makes asteroid discovery

Astronomers from Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have played a key role in studying the outcome of the spectacular Double-Asteroid Redirection...

2 years ago

Armagh Planetarium announces series of events to kick off new year

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has announced that a number of family-friendly events will take place on-site from January 26-28 to help...

2 years ago

Armagh Planetarium spearheads discovery of new stars

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP), has co-authored a research paper that announces the discovery of eight new and very hot stars...

2 years ago

Armagh Observatory receives UK-wide museum accreditation

Armagh Observatory has today announced that it has received accreditation from the NI Museums Council under the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme....

3 years ago

Armagh Observatory unveils new Climate Exhibition

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, the world renowned astronomical research centre, has unveiled a new Climate Exhibition. Inspired by the UN Climate...