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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 international conference bought together over 230 observational and theoretical astrophysicists Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 1 dayMay 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 for a diverse range of Boardroom Apprentices to take a Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 days 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 legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 5 days ago

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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 present to hear this news live. Commenting from Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 7 daysMay 12, 2022 ago

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April 2022 Weather in Armagh

APRIL DRIER AND SUNNIER THAN AVERAGE WITH ROUGHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Armagh Observatory reports that April 2022 was drier and sunnier than average and with roughly average temperature. This was the fourth April in a row with average or lower-than-average precipitation. Although sunnier than average it was much less sunny than Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 week ago

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World Heritage Commission Visits the Irish Observatories of Armagh, Birr and Dunsink

The International Astronomical Union’s Commission for World Heritage has undertaken a study tour of the three historic Irish astronomical observatories at Armagh, Birr in Co Offlay and Dunsink in Dublin in order to consider their potential for nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status. The concept of World Heritage is important Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 month ago

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March 2022 Weather in Armagh

RECORD-BREAKING MARCH: SUNNIEST FOR AT LEAST 141 YEARS, DRIEST FOR 10 YEARS AND WARMEST FOR 5 YEARS. Armagh Observatory reports that March 2022 was the sunniest March on record at Armagh, and drier and warmer than average. This March was the sunniest at Armagh for at least 141 years, the Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 monthApril 7, 2022 ago

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SUNNIEST MARCH EVER RECORDED BY ARMAGH OBSERVATORY & PLANETARIUM

Armagh Observatory has recorded the sunniest March ever, breaking a 128-year record. The year 1894 has held the record as the sunniest March with 175 hours, until this year, which has recorded 188.4 hours. Thus, March 2022 is the sunniest ever March by over 13 hours. In order to measure Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 month ago

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BRICKOSAURS ROARS IN TO ARMAGH PLANETARIUM

Dozens of prehistoric toy brick dinosaurs will arrive at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium this summer, showcasing over 20 species for a Jurassic scale display. The towering 3-D brick dinosaurs are made using more than 2 million toy bricks and an interactive expedition will be on display at the Planetarium, making Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 months ago

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Astronomy in the News joins Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Astronomy, and I’m sure you’d agree, is the most wonderous science of all. You are dealing with, literally, the biggest questions in the Universe from “how was the Universe formed?” to “Is there other life out there?”, but it is also, arguably, the easiest science to do yourself. If you Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 2 monthsMarch 23, 2022 ago

Intergalactic Craic

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
The Craic with Climate
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
Why Alien Fish on Europa = DOOM
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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