Armagh Planetarium has a range of shows suitable for all the family. Pre-booking your seat is essential
Telephone 028 3752 3689.
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.
Violent Universe - New show starting June 30th 2010
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. 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!
Narrated by Patrick Stewart
Full Dome Animation: Duration 25 mins (view trailer)
Little Yellow Star - New free show starting June 30th 2010
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.
AGE restrictions apply: NO ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD
When our dome appears to open 'Pole Position' takes you through it on a tour of the constellations and objects visible in the night sky as seen from Ireland. You will discover how to pick out the many beautiful star patterns and current celestial objects as well as man-made objects such as the International Space Station.
This is a live show presented by a member of the Armagh Planetarium team. It combines the latest astronomical discoveries with the advanced technology of the Digistar 3 Projection system.
Live Full Dome night sky show
Presenter led: Duration 30 mins
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Armagh Planetarium reserves the right to change the show programme at short notice.
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