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.
"DYNAMIC EARTH" (new show)
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
Dynamic Earth follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape Earth's climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Highlights include ultra-high-resolution visualizations of giant swirling eddies of the Gulf Stream, a recreation of the anatomy of Hurricane Katrina, microscopic ocean creatures blown up to giant size, and the most detailed recreation of the surface and atmosphere of Venus ever produced.
Dynamic Earth explores concepts and terms essential to understanding the climate and fills in major gaps in the public's understanding of climate change.
Full Dome show
narrated by Liam Leeson: Duration 20 mins (view trailer)
"SUN, MOON & STARS" (new live presenter-led show for children)
This is a lively interactive show designed to introduce children to our Sun, Moon and stars. Children will also learn about the other moons of our Solar System and are introduced to the many animal constellations in the night sky.
no AGE restrictions - suitable for family audiences
Live presenter-led full dome show
: Duration 25 mins
"ASTRONAUT"
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
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.
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.
Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, former Armagh Planetarium Director Terence Murtagh 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 our quest to find and photograph the aurora for wraparound display in fulldome theaters.
Full dome show
: Duration 25 mins
"LITTLE YELLOW STAR" Free live nursery age show with a presenter
to guide your little ones!
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 presenter-led full dome show
Presenter led: Duration 15 mins
Armagh Planetarium reserves the right to change the show programme at short notice.
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