Armagh Observatory, Armagh

#8 among attractions in Armagh

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Armagh Observatory is an astronomical research institute in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Around 25 astronomers are based at the observatory, studying stellar astrophysics, the Sun, Solar System astronomy and Earth's climate. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°21'11"N, 6°38'59"W

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Armagh United Kingdom

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Armagh Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Patrick's Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh County Museum.

~1970 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
10 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland. It was built in various phases between 1840 and 1904 to serve as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Armagh, the original Medieval Cathedral of St.
0.9 miS
Palace, Georgian architecture
Archbishop's Palace, Armagh
23 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace, Armagh, Northern Ireland, is a landmark Neo-Classical building located on 300 acres of parkland just south of the centre of the city.
0.4 miSW
Stone-built Anglican cathedral and mosaics
St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
12 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is a cathedral located in Armagh, Northern Ireland. The origins of the site are as a 5th century Irish stone monastery, founded by St. Patrick.
~1290 ftS
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Armagh County Museum, Armagh
7 min walk • The Armagh County Museum is a museum in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Located on the edge of the tree-lined Mall in the centre of Armagh city, the museum is the oldest County Museum in Ireland and was officially opened in 1937.
~970 ftSW
History museum, Museum
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, Armagh
5 min walk • The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a military museum based in Sovereign's House at Armagh, Northern Ireland. The museum is a Grade B listed building.
~430 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum, Science museum
Armagh Planetarium, Armagh
3 min walk • Armagh Planetarium is a planetarium located in Armagh, Northern Ireland close to the city centre and neighbouring Armagh Observatory in approximately fourteen acres of landscaped grounds known as the Armagh Astropark.
0.4 miS
Museum
HM Prison Armagh, Armagh
11 min walk • Armagh Prison in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is a former prison. The construction of the prison began in the 1780 and it was extended in the style of Pentonville Prison in the 1840 and 1850s.
~490 ftSE
Historical place, Universities and schools
The Royal School, Armagh
3 min walk • The Royal School, Armagh is a co-educational voluntary grammar school, founded in the 17th century, in the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. It has a boarding department with an international intake. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
~1050 ftSW
Visitor center
Armagh Courthouse, Armagh
6 min walk • Armagh Courthouse is a judicial facility in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The courthouse, which accommodates hearings for the local magistrates' courts and county courts, is a Grade A listed building.
0.4 miS
Sport, Sport venue
The Mall, Armagh
11 min walk • The Mall is a cricket ground in Armagh, Northern Ireland. In 2005, the ground hosted a List A match in the 2005 ICC Trophy between Denmark and the United States, which Denmark won by 96 runs. The ground is used in club matches by Armagh Cricket Club.
0.8 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Athletic Grounds, Armagh
21 min walk • The Athletic Grounds is a GAA stadium in Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is the county ground and administrative headquarters of Armagh GAA and is used for both Gaelic football and hurling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Armagh Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Armagh Planetarium, Armagh (3 min walk), The Royal School, Armagh (3 min walk), Southern Regional College, Armagh (4 min walk), Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, Armagh (5 min walk).

How to get to Armagh Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armagh Observatory:

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Armagh Bus Station (6 min walk)