What’s on at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory
Take a journey through time and space with a visitor experience that’s out of this world. Book your visit to Northern Ireland’s only International Dark Sky Park.
Daily tours
OM Exhibition Guided Tours
Star hop across the universe on one of our daily guided tours. Our interactive exhibition links the landscape with the astronomical and archaeological heritage of the Sperrins, featuring holographic installations and virtual reality headsets.
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10 December
How to use your telescope – Beginners workshop
Do you have a telescope and don’t know how to use it? Perhaps you need help setting it up, or advice on what to look for in the night sky? Join us at OM for...
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11 December
Junior AstronOMy Club
Calling all junior astronomers and space enthusiasts! Come join us for a tour through outer space. We will take a closer look at our Sun, Moon and all the planets in the solar system. Then...
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16 December
Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing Session
Join us at OM for the last meteor shower event of the year, the Geminids. The Geminid meteor shower is one of the last of the year’s major showers, and can generally be relied on...
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30 December
AstronOMy Club
A sociable evening session with our resident astronomers discussing what is currently visible in the night sky. There will be a discussion and display of images and videos from our on-going observing program. The evening...
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21 December
Winter Meteor Showers and Fireballs with Martin McKenna
Learn about the origins of meteor showers and how to spot magnificent fireballs in the sky. In this informative talk from Martin McKenna (also known as Night Sky Hunter), you'll learn how to take advantage...
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Group tours on request
OM Group Tours
An unforgettable experience and great facilities for groups. Group tours are only available on request and must be booked in advance.
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October to March
OM Odyssey Outdoor Film
A film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a journey through time and space.
October to March only
October to March
Stars and Stones Experience
Spend a night under the stars, learning about the ancient Beaghmore Stone Circles and gazing at the constellations through a state-of-the-art telescope at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. Boasting the darkest sky in the...
October to March only
