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part of your visit to the Planetarium we can
show your party how a telescope is used to
view objects in the sky. We have a variety
of telescopes for you to use including a 16"
diameter telescope which is so large that
it is housed in its own custom-made dome.
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WHAT CAN YOU SEE THROUGH THE TELESCOPE AT
NIGHT? |
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| When
you look through a telescope, you are looking
back in time. Using our largest telescope
it's possible to see galaxies whose light
has been travelling for over 50 million years.
You can see nebulae where new stars are being
born and the remains of stars which ended
their lives in violent explosions. Telescope
viewing is guaranteed to seize children's
imaginations and can be used as a dramatic
and exciting way to enhance the subject of
'Light' in the schools' curriculum. |
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WHAT CAN YOU SEE THROUGH THE TELESCOPE DURING
THE DAY? |
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| Even
if you visit us during the day it may be possible
to view some celestial objects. Depending
on the time of year and the weather conditions
we may be able to show you features on the
surface of the Sun or the planet Venus. |
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GROUPS USE THE TELESCOPE AT NIGHT? |
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| Telescope
viewing is suitable for both young and old,
however it is weather dependent. If you would
like to bring a group to the Planetarium to
view the evening sky please contact
us. |
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ARMAGH
PLANETARIUM, COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, BT61
9DB TEL: 028 3752 3689
© 2003 ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
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