Ireland's historic observatoriesβBirr, Armagh, & Dunsinkβunite for UNESCO World Heritage listing. Protecting astronomical heritage for future generations ππ
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Was delighted to be shown around the Sommers-Bausch Observatory in the University of Boulder. The telescope sits on a concrete pillar anchored to bedrock and the floor doesnβt connect to it. An innovation started in Ireland in the late C18 @AstroObIreland
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π£ #Postdoc position on moon-magnetosphere interaction at @DIASAstronomy ! Join us in the Planetary Magnetospheres Group [dias.ie/planetary]. Details here lnkd.in/eYaH2NSS
The winner of each category will receive passes to visit all AOI sites @ArmaghSpace @BirrCastle and @DIASDunsink as part of their prize package.
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Great news this World Heritage Day as @DIASDunsink and @BirrCastle are added to Irelandβs Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. This is a key step on our journey. Read more on dias.ie/2025/04/18/aoi_worldβ¦ #WorldHeritageDay @ArmaghSpace
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We have completed our #NISF2025 roadshow with @ArmaghSpace
Thank you to everyone who joined us in @FoylesideSC @hilloftheoneill @TheMACBelfast this week for No Planet Bπͺ
Some highlights of our week β¬οΈ
The Historic Rosse Drawings Exhibition has officially launched at @ArmaghSpace
The Astronomical Observatories of Ireland was delighted to host a launch event to mark the arrival of the remarkable Rosse Drawings Exhibition, following a period of exhibition at @DIASDunsink .
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βοΈA fresh snowfall has transformed the Planetarium and Observatory into a breathtaking winter scene βοΈ
What a beautiful photo! To see the beauty in the winter night sky then grab a special Β£5 ticket to our 2pm dome show (Tue-Fri). armagh.space
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πThis yearβs Christmas message from the Archbishops of Armagh, filmed in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium will be broadcast on Christmas Day at 12.10pm on RTΓ One television and 1.05pm on RTΓ Radio One.
See more info below β¬οΈ
armaghplanet.com/christmas-dβ¦
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Congratulations to Jeremy Rigney (middle) who passed his PhD viva last week, which was held at Dunsink Observatory ππ₯³
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Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th November 2024.
More info β¬οΈ
armagh.space/opportunity/digβ¦
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is recruiting for a full time permanent Operations Manager.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th November 2024.
armagh.space/opportunity/opeβ¦
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Congratulations on our Astronomical Observatories of Ireland colleague, Catriona Jackman for winning the Women in STEM Award for Science.
The Women in STEM Awards celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements and innovations of women in STEM in Ireland π©βπ¬π
@cm_jackman
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Today is the anniversary of the appointment of Rev. William Frederick Archdall Ellison as the Director of the Armagh Observatory in 1918.
Pictured with William is Elizabeth Havelock Ellison, alongside their sons Harry and Mervyn Ellison.
Amazing Aurora photos from Armagh tonight! #northernlights #Aurora
β¨Our PhD students enjoying the Northern Lights display from Navan Fort! #Aurora #northernlights #Armagh #armaghplanetarium #astronomy
Part of AOPβs Science Foundation Ireland and @Education_Ire work in STEM outreach!
Perfect way to celebrate #SpaceWeek2024! π Huge thanks to @ArmaghPlanet & @scienceirel for an out-of-this-world experience. Pupils explored meteors & journeyed through the cosmos in the mobile dome. πͺβ¨ Unforgettable! #STEMeducation #SFI
β¨The inaugural meeting of the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland (AOI) Strategy Oversight Board took place on Monday 9 September at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. Read all about it here β¬οΈ
π armaghplanet.com/the-inaugurβ¦
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Ahead of international #ObserveTheMoon night, @AstroObIreland - @ArmaghPlanet, @BirrCastle & @DIASDunsink are launching a joint colouring competition! π¨
To enter simply colour in the image below & send it into us or any of our AOI partners or pick up your copy in reception.
Tune in to @RTENationwide tonight at 7pm to see all 3 sites! π
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π£David Gavaghan recently attended our annual Board of Governors and Management Committee event delivering a keynote speech.
His talk was thought provoking and inspiring, so much so we thought it was worth sharing!
Have a read below β¬
armaghplanet.com/infinite-anβ¦
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And now to astronomical heritage @astronomy2024 β¦. Michael Burton talking at the astronomy and heritage session about the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @ArmaghPlanet @BirrCastle and @DIASDunsink and our UNESCO World Heritage bid. #IAUGA2024
