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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October - December
A Dander through Davagh
Join us for a guided walk through the lush green, almost fluorescent woodland that is Davagh Forest. Improve your mood, reduce stress and follow our lead through the many forest paths. Along the way you...
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October - November
Stars and Stones Explored
This October we’re celebrating the return of longer nights with a walk by moonlight. The importance of the Moon’s movement in the sky can be seen in some local Neolithic alignments. You will be met...
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Monthly Sessions
New Moon Observing Sessions
The best time of the month to go stargazing! Join us at OM as we delve into the dark sky with our astronomer and explore galaxies, star clusters and lots more. During a new moon,...
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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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Monthly event
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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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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Tours on request
Stars and Stones Experience
Spend a night under the stars, learn about the ancient Beaghmore Stone Circles and gaze at the constellations through a state-of-the-art telescope at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. Boasting the darkest sky in the...
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October - February
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 February only
