Armagh Planetarium
| County: | Co. Armagh |
| Tel: | 028-3752 3689 |
| Fax: | 028-3752 6187 |
| Email: | info@armaghplanet.com |
The Planetarium offers a unique visitor or corporate experience in Ireland. The newly refurbished Space Theatre recreates stunning visualisations of the night sky and its 360 degree immersive projection system can take you to other worlds and beyond.
The 'Earth to the Heavens' exhibition highlights European Space exploration development and provides visitors with knowledge on how we are using space related technology to better understand our world and our place within the cosmos.
After all this excitement, why not relax in the Voyager Café or take a stroll through the beautiful themed Astropark, showing a scale model of the universe. Booking is essential.
General Information
| Address: | College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB |
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| Telephone; | 028-3752 3689 |
| Fax: | 028-3752 6187 |
| Email: | info@armaghplanet.com |
| Website: | http://www.armaghplanet.com |
| Location: | Armagh City |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Core Opening times are Monday to Saturday all year round. For additional opening times, see website |
| Tours: | Self Guiding. Duration 1-2 Hours, Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Eamon Rafferty |
| Manager: | Tom Mason |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 Hours |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: Stg£6.00 / Child: Stg£5.00 Family: Stg£18.00 / Educational and group rates available |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 93, Duration: 40 minutes, Languages: English |
| Restaurant: | Voyager Café (seats 40) |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, Educational Resource Material. Mail Order facility available |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Schools
Visit the Armagh Planetarium Educational website
Visits to Armagh Planetarium provide a unique curriculum-broadening experience for both Primary and Post Primary school children. Our Education Programme has a range of interactive activities designed to inspire and enthral children of all abilities. The Planetarium can also arrange an out-of-this-world experience for your school using the StarDome portable planetarium. For information visit www.armaghplanet.com.
Education Programmes
Suite of Digital Theatre shows tailored to different ages and abilities
Interactive workshops on a variety of subjects including rocket building / launching and electricity and magnetism (on request)
Fun ‘hands on’ presentations on a range of space topics such as meteorites and the Solar System (on request)
Conference & Incentive
Armagh Planetarium is ideal for corporate events with the Board Room, Space Theatre On request, Galileo Hall and Kepler Room all available for hire. On site catering is available. Contact Armagh Planetarium for further information
Astronomy
Astronomy Gallery: If you have any astrophotographs that you would like to submit to our gallery please email them to us. Remember to give us details of the equipment that was used to produce the image, as well as location and exposure times if known. Visit astronomy
Extended Opening Times
Opening Times Wed 30th June - 30th August 2010
Monday to Sunday 11.30am to 5pm
Shows play at 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm
Little Yellow Star (pre-school free admission) - 12:00 noon
Violent Universe - 1:00pm
Pole Position (Night Sky Show) - 2:00pm
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - 3:00pm
We are Astronomers - 4:00pm
New summer blockbuster at the Armagh Planetarium
At the Planetarium we are very excited to bring to you a new exhilarating theatre show called "Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos". "Violent universe" highlights the mysterious forces at work in the Universe around us with comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity and infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the Universe. Witness the raw power of the cosmos in this thrilling show that gives you a front-row seat to watch as worlds collide! Sci-fi and comic book fans won’t want to miss this show. Sir Patrick Stewart, star of “Star Trek — The Next Generation” and the “X-Men” films, narrates “Violent Universe.” Our new show will make its debut at 1pm on June 30th and will be running throughout the summer.
Age restrictions do apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD and Pre-Booking is essential.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Space is a facinating topic, and at Armagh Planetarium we aim to educate all age groups. The very young find the concept both facinating and intersting and as such we have specially developed and produced a brand new show called "The Little Yellow Star" for our younger audiences. Our new show is aimed at children aged under 5. Join the Little Yellow Star on his adventure in the night sky, meeting many of the wonderful animals who make up the star patterns and join in with the sing-along.
This is a free show designed to introduce pre-school children to the stars and constellations in a fun way. The show will start on June 30th at 12 o'clock and will run everyday for the duration of the summer.
