Special Valentine’s Day Star Tracker Evening is taking place on the 14th February 2020 at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, County Armagh.
Read the press release.
Special Valentine’s Day StarTracker
Get starry-eyed at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Friday 14th February 2020: Astronomy Talk and Dome Show
Dome show: We Are Stars
A Valentine’s Day trip to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium will show the special person in your life that you love them to the stars and back. As the trend for experiential gifts continues to rise, especially among social media users who enjoy having a unique event to share on their platforms, the Observatory and Planetarium is planning a special StarTracker evening on February 14.
This is an opportunity for couples to view the cosmos and even track down the Valentine’s Star, otherwise known as Betelgeuse. The star, which is part of the Orion constellation and one of the brightest in our sky, is particularly visible in February but that is not its only connection to Valentine’s Day. The atmosphere around Betelgeuse expands and contracts which can make it look like the light is pulsing – much like a giant beating heart in the sky.
Join Armagh Observatory and Planetarium for an evening of Star Tracking.
Enjoy a Digital Theatre show chosen by our Director Prof. Michael Burton and weather permitting be fascinated by the views of the Night Sky through our 12 inch telescope. We will also have an astronomy talk at 7pm and fulldome show at 8pm.
Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential for this event.
6.30pm: Doors Open
7.00pm: Astronomy Talk
8.00pm: Digital Dome Show
Stargazing throughout the evening weather permitting
9.00pm: Event close
Booking for the StarTracker event is essential as places are limited. However, for those who miss out on tickets on Valentine’s Day, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is hosting another StarTracker evening on March 27, something for all the family to enjoy.
Tickets cost: £8 per adult, child £5.75, concession £7 and family tickets are priced £25. To book your tickets visit www.armagh.space
Link: https://armaghplanet.com/special-valentines-day-startracker.html
Link 2: https://armaghobservatoryplanetarium.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173590074/events/428241974
