Space lights spectacle in Armagh

Space Lights will be a new spectacular light show within the grounds of the Observatory and Planetarium running from Thursday November 26 to Sunday November 29 and Thursday December 3 to Sunday December 6.

The immersive event runs each night from 5pm until 9pm with ticket holders given specific time slots to ensure social distancing.

The grounds will be transformed into a magical world of sound and light including space themed sculptures which will provide an out of this world backdrop for the perfect ‘Insta’ moment.

On the 40-minute walk, rope lighting will guide visitors past a number of show-stopping installations, with animations and flame and smoke effects. Special lighting on the mature trees and foliage will also create an ethereal mood.

Another feature of Space Lights will be centred on the Observatory’s famous sundial with visitors able to cast their own shadow from it.

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Education and Outreach Manager, Sinead Mackle said: “We are very excited to bring this truly spectacular outdoor event to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium this year and we hope it will provide a little light, and something special to enjoy, at the end of a challenging 2020 for families.

“A lot of work has gone into ensuring a one-way system is in operation along with allocated time slots so the flow of people can be controlled to ensure social distancing.

“We are expecting thousands of people to attend during the course of the two weeks and we hope a large percentage of those people will also visit Armagh.”

Tickets, priced from £10 per ticket or £35 for a family ticket, can be purchased at https://armaghobservatoryplanetarium.ticketsolve.com/shows