If you love astronomy, the stars, the Northern Lights and the solar system, then we recommend a visit to The OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. This extraordinary attraction will allow you to observe the Northern Irish sky through super-powerful telescopes, to admire magnificent stars… and with a little luck, to witness a rare but well-known phenomenon in Northern Ireland: the Northern Lights!
Just out of the ground, The OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory is a little jewel of technology. Its location is simply perfect for stargazing: nestled in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the observatory was built right in the middle of Davagh Forest.
It’s an ideal choice for stargazing: dark, and free from the glare of city lights!
The facility offers 2 attractions:
The observatory boasts the very best in modern equipment: telescopes, augmented reality headsets, interactive screens, etc. Everything is done to explain space, the Milky Way, the solar system… right down to the birth of a star, or the formation of an aurora borealis!
The tour is fascinating and comprehensive, and you’ll be able to observe the sky for yourself afterwards. This tour is suitable for young and old alike, and will make you feel as if you’re so tiny, given the vastness of the Northern Irish sky!
Last but not least, the observatory’s website features an astronomy calendar, enabling you to pinpoint the best times to visit to admire shooting stars or the aurora borealis (rare but magnificent in Ireland!).
An evening-only visit that makes the space affordable.
Our tip: stay close to the town of Omagh, so you don’t have to drive too far on the way back.
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