The Armagh Planetarium was the world's first to introduce an interactive control system. Each seat in the "Theatre of Stars" is equipped with a control unit directly connected to a powerful computer. During "a Star Show" the audience decides what happens next by using this control unit to talk to the computer. The computer controls nearly one hundred special effects, slides and video projectors which can take you anywhere from the surface of Mars to the inside of a black hole. Each show uses the very latest pictures supplied by NASA and astromomers from around the world, and are produced here in Armagh-you will not see their like elsewhere.

Throughout the year, the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre offers a varied menu of activities to whet the appetite of those who simply enjoy a pleasant day next to nature. And with its innovative range of audio-visual shows, computer displays and interactive games, the Centre certainly adds a new dimension to the natural experience. Facilities for you to enjoy include: Gift & Craft Shop Loughside Cafe Ecolab Birdwatching Hides Picnic & Play Areas Exhibition Guided Walks Lectures Special Events. We also provide excellent services for schools and other organised groups, including talks, tours and demonstrations.