Armagh Planetarium has a range of shows suitable for all the family. Tickets must be collected thirty minutes before the show commences and tickets for all shows must be pre-booked Telephone 028 3752 3689. Late visitors cannot be admitted to the theatre after a show has commenced.
Due to the darkness and sound levels some shows are only suitable for children of six years and above. Children under six years old will not be permitted to these shows. Please check the show descriptions (see below) for age ranges. All
visitors must collect tickets 30 minutes before show time.
New Show...Experience the Aurora - Starting January 2nd 2012!
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, Terence Murtagh, former Director of Armagh Planetarium, captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive show shares the science behind the aurora and tells the story of his quest to find and photograph the aurora for wraparound display in fulldome theaters.
This new show takes a lighthearted look at the constellations of the night sky, bringing a Greek star tale to life in a fun animated adventure. The story is filled with exciting characters including Pegasus, the winged horse; Cetus, the sea monster; Perseus, the mighty warrior; and the fearsome monster Medusa. Designed to engage and stimulate interest in learning about the night sky.
Narrated by two-time Academy Award nominee for best Actress, Emily Watson, this spectacular full dome show explores the icy worlds of the Earth and Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune. Learn about the delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life. Bear witness to the birth of an iceberg in the Arctic, observe whales in the Antarctic Peninsula and discover how changes in these environments affect us. Beyond Earth we fly over the polar ice caps of Mars and land on freezing Titan, a place so cold that water is as hard as rock and methane flows like water.
Ice Worlds uses an innovative mix of data, satellite imagery and actual footage, alongside animated scenes to tell the story.
Narrated by Emily Watson
Full Dome Animation: Duration 25 mins (view trailer)
Little Yellow Star - New free show
no AGE restrictions - suitable for pre-school children
Specially produced by Armagh Planetarium, 'The Little Yellow Star' is a new show aimed at pre-school aged children. Join the Little Yellow Star on his adventure in the night sky, meeting many of the wonderful animals who make up the star patterns.
This is a free show designed to introduce pre-school children to the stars and constellations in a fun way.
Live Full Dome show
Presenter led: Duration 15 mins
We Are Astronomers
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. This brand new show provides a visually stunning tour of contemporary astronomy using beautiful 360° full dome imagery.
The project is a collaboration between Armagh Planetarium, Centre For Life, INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium, National Space Centre, Our Dynamic Earth, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Spaceport with funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
Narrated by David Tennant
Full Dome Animation: Duration 25 mins (view trailer)
This children's show features the daring exploits of a young girl and boy who make a cardboard rocket so that they can visit the Sun, Moon and planets. The young travelers take you on an amazing journey through the icy rings of Saturn to the boiling surface of the Sun using incredible full dome animation.
This show is great for introducing children to the wonders of our Solar System.
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Mystery of the Christmas Star is the story of wise men from the east following a star that led to a baby in a manger. It is the story of angels and shepherds and astounding spectacles in the heavens.
But what was this star that changed the course of history?
This is just one of the puzzles that awaits you as we investigate and explore the ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star’
