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Incredible 5-planet Parade in the sky that won’t be seen again until 2040

A super spectacle is happening in the night sky from this evening and won’t be seen again until 2040. The five planets — known as “naked eye planets” because they can be seen without the use of binoculars or telescopes Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 4 daysJune 23, 2022 ago
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BRICKOSAURS HAS ROARED INTO ARMAGH PLANETARIUM MAKING ITS NI DEBUT

Visitors to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium this weekend were treated to the arrival of dozens of prehistoric toy brick dinosaurs. This is the first time the Brickosaurs! Evolution has been showcased in Northern Ireland with over 20 species within the Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 5 days ago
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May 2022 Weather in Armagh

WARMER, DULLER AND SLIGHTLY WETTER THAN AVERAGE.  SPRING 2022 WARMER, SUNNIER AND DRIER THAN AVERAGE Armagh Observatory reports that May 2022 was warmer, duller and slightly wetter than average.  Taking March, April and May together, the meteorological spring was warmer, Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 5 days ago
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ARMAGH PLANETARIUM SCOOPS UP AWARD AT THE NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2022

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium was among the winners at the recent Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards 2022, receiving Highly Commended for Family Venue of the Year. Voted for by the public, the aim of the awards is to celebrate those who Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 weeksJune 15, 2022 ago
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Look Up! June Night Sky 2022

June night sky has plenty to offer – as long as you don’t wish for long, dark nights, that is; those are rather hard to come by in the month of the summer solstice! This means I’ll be talking mainly Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 3 weeksJune 8, 2022 ago
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Vera Rubin, the Vera Rubin Telescope and the Vera Rubin Prize

Ask any number of astronomers who they believe to be the most influential figures in 20th century astronomy and chances are you will hear the name of Vera Rubin being uttered a few times. Recipient of numerous awards and accolades Read more…

By Apostolos Christou, 1 monthMay 25, 2022 ago
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When did the first stars form in our Universe? International Astronomical Union Conference Returns for first time in two years to explore just that!

Returning for the first time since the pandemic, the International Astronomical Union hosted IAU Symposium 361: Massive Stars Near and Far; in the Slieve Russell; with Armagh Observatory and Planetarium taking part in the research discussions and educational outreach. This Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 1 monthMay 18, 2022 ago
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Applications For Boardroom Apprentice 2022 Are Open

Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website. Open to those aged 16 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, this unique board learning and development programme is looking Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 month ago
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is set to go beyond infinity with Disney and Pixar’s new movie “Lightyear”

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the science that inspired the movie “Lightyear”. The new movie is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy. It follows the Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 month ago
Press Releases

First Image of The Giant Black Hole Lurking At the Centre of The Milky Way Unveiled

Astronomers using a network of radio telescopes across the entire planet have finally been able to take the first picture of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Members of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium were Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 2 monthsMay 12, 2022 ago

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  • Space is Cloudy, Who Knew? Featuring Kerem Çubuk
    This week Heather and Courtney interview Armagh Observatory PhD Candidate Kerem Çubuk on his area of research - molecular clouds! Turns out we can't escape the cloudy conditions, even millions of lightyears away.  Kerem and his colleagues also have a Youtube Channel dedicated to science communication in Turkish. To find out more, visit ahtapot.club 
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    This week, Heather and Courtney are joined by AOP's own Anna Taylor - climate Education Officer extraordinaire to discuss the most frequently asked questions about climate change and what we can do to help! #NISCIFEST22
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    This week Courtney fills Heather in on The Fermi paradox and The Great Filter. If there a million options for life elsewhere in the galaxy, why haven't we met aliens yet? Need Some Space? 
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