Astronomical Observatories of Ireland

Ireland's historic observatories—Birr, Armagh, & Dunsink—unite for UNESCO World Heritage listing. Protecting astronomical heritage for future generations 🌌🔭

[Amanda Chadburn @AmandaChadburn]

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 doesn’t connect to it. An innovation started in Ireland in the late C18 @AstroObIreland

[Hans Huybrighs @Hans_Huybrighs]

📣 #Postdoc position on moon-magnetosphere interaction at @DIASAstronomy ! Join us in the Planetary Magnetospheres Group [https://t.co/x9kJkRsQcF]. Details here https://t.co/q0oNOFejZt

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

The winner of each category will receive passes to visit all AOI sites @ArmaghSpace @BirrCastle and @DIASDunsink as part of their prize package.

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

Great news this World Heritage Day as @DIASDunsink and @BirrCastle are added to Ireland’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. This is a key step on our journey. Read more on https://t.co/Wj3ZawUbso #WorldHeritageDay @ArmaghSpace

[SPACE QUB @spacequb]

We have completed our #NISF2025 roadshow with @ArmaghSpace

Thank you to everyone who joined us in @FoylesideSC @hilloftheoneill @TheMACBelfast this week for No Planet B🪐

Some highlights of our week ⬇️

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

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 .

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

❄️A fresh snowfall has transformed the Planetarium and Observatory into a breathtaking winter scene ❄️

What a beautiful photo! To see the beauty in the winter night sky then grab a special £5 ticket to our 2pm dome show (Tue-Fri). https://t.co/ts2bZhrIbj

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

🌟This year’s Christmas message from the Archbishops of Armagh, filmed in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium will be broadcast on Christmas Day at 12.10pm on RTÉ One television and 1.05pm on RTÉ Radio One.

See more info below ⬇️

https://t.co/RwraeRN9E7

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

Congratulations to Jeremy Rigney (middle) who passed his PhD viva last week, which was held at Dunsink Observatory 🔭🥳

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

🔭𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑦 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th November 2024.

More info ⬇️
https://t.co/RD8eoGJGYQ

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

🔭𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟 - 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑢𝑚

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is recruiting for a full time permanent Operations Manager.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th November 2024.

https://t.co/8p4kfb0XAV

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

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 👩‍🔬👏
@cm_jackman

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

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.

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

Amazing Aurora photos from Armagh tonight! #northernlights #Aurora

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

✨Our PhD students enjoying the Northern Lights display from Navan Fort! #Aurora #northernlights #Armagh #armaghplanetarium #astronomy

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

Part of AOP’s Science Foundation Ireland and @Education_Ire work in STEM outreach!

[Faughart Community National School @FaughartCNS]

Perfect way to celebrate #SpaceWeek2024! 🚀 Huge thanks to @ArmaghPlanet & @scienceirel for an out-of-this-world experience. Pupils explored meteors & journeyed through the cosmos in the mobile dome. 🪐✨ Unforgettable! #STEMeducation #SFI

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

✨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 ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/w5qTXKwu3I

[Birr Castle Demesne @BirrCastle]

Ahead of international #ObserveTheMoon night, @AstroObIreland - @ArmaghPlanet, @BirrCastle & @DIASDunsink are launching a joint colouring competition! 🎨

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.

[Astronomical Observatories of Ireland @AstroObIreland]

Tune in to @RTENationwide tonight at 7pm to see all 3 sites! 🔭

[Armagh Observatory & Planetarium @ArmaghSpace]

🗣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 ⬇
https://t.co/AV9oVR24Qg

[Peter T Gallagher @petertgallagher]

And now to astronomical heritage @astronomy2024 …. 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