Armagh Observatory
Armagh Observatory, Astronomical research facility in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
The observatory includes historic telescopes within a Georgian building and maintains research facilities across 14 acres of landscaped grounds.
Founded in 1789 by Archbishop Richard Robinson, the observatory started solar observations and sunspot measurements between 1795 and 1797.
The observatory maintains the longest continuous daily climate records in the United Kingdom and Ireland, dating back to 1794.
The facility operates Tuesday through Sunday, offering educational programs, interactive exhibits, and scheduled tours of the astronomical instruments.
Visitors can explore the Human Orrery, touch Ireland's largest meteorite, and view scale models of the Solar System in the Astropark.
Location: Armagh
Location: Northern Ireland
Location: County Armagh
Official opening: 1789
Address: Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG Armagh BT61 9DG Armagh
Website: https://armagh.space
GPS coordinates: 54.35300,-6.64998
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:04
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