. Sitemap . Contact . Search . Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, +44 (0)28 3752 2928 . Click on image for full size . The four domes, from the left clockwise, are; . The Calver Dome which houses the Calver Reflector . The Robinson Dome which houses the Grubb 10 inch Refractor . The Troughton Dome which houses the Troughton Equatorial . The 1827 Dome which houses the Grubb 15 inch Reflector . Last Revised: 2010 February 22nd .
. Sitemap . Contact . Search . Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, +44 (0)28 3752 2928 . Click on image for full size . Last Revised: 2010 February 22nd .
Next: Heritage Up: Astronomy at Armagh Previous: Achievements Contents . Looking to the future, the Observatory seeks to expand its research base and consolidate its strengths in stellar astrophysics and solar system astronomy. ... None of these future plans will come to fruition unless the Observatory can secure sufficient resources to do the job. Next: Heritage Up: Astronomy at Armagh Previous: Achievements Contents meb@star.arm.ac.uk ...
Next: Astropark Up: annrep2000 Previous: Future Plans Contents . The Armagh Observatory is the oldest continuously functioning astronomical research institute in the UK and Ireland. ... The Observatory has a key role to play in lifelong learning and the preservation and display of Northern Ireland's scientific and built heritage for future generations. Astropark . ... Future Plans . Next: Astropark Up: annrep2000 Previous: Future Plans Contents meb@star.arm.ac.uk ...
Next: Cup-Anemometer Up: Heritage Previous: Heritage Contents . The Armagh Astropark , which is located in the Observatory grounds, comprises a scale model of the solar system and the Universe together with other outdoor exhibits and interpretation panels. ... In order to establish a baseline for the number of people who visit the Observatory grounds and the Armagh Astropark, a counter was installed at the entrance to the Astropark at the end of July 2000. ...
... One of his most enduring legacies is the Robinson Cup-Anemometer, a device for measuring wind speed. ... In 1867, when the Board of Trade decided to establish seven first-class meteorological stations throughout the British Isles, where complete sets of self-recording instruments working by photography would be in action day and night without interruption, it was natural, knowing Robinson's interests in meteorology, for the Armagh Observatory to be selected as one of the stations. ...
... Construction of the Observatory's principal buildings began in 1789, using plans drawn up by Francis Johnston, one of Ireland's most celebrated architects, a native of Kilmore, County Armagh who in later years became known as `Ireland's Wren'. The main buildings, which are of considerable architectural merit, comprise in their original designation a residence for the Astronomer, a meridian room, a library and several telescope domes. ...
Next: Research Up: Heritage Previous: Buildings Contents . The policy of the Armagh Observatory is to preserve and progressively restore the historic instruments, buildings and telescopes for future generations, and where possible make them available for display to visitors and the general public. In future years, subject to available funding, the Observatory plans to: . construct a new archive and historic instrument repository including an extension of the Library and Library Annex; . ...
. Next: Research Areas Up: annrep2000 Previous: Future Plans Contents . Research Areas . Impact . Research Reports . Staff . Visitors . meb@star.arm.ac.uk
... Research interests of Observatory staff currently focus on (i) Stellar Astrophysics ( including star formation, astrophysical jets, cool stars , hot stars , helium stars , star-spots, flares, circumstellar dust ), (ii) the Sun (the dynamic solar atmosphere, chromosphere and corona), (iii) Solar System Astronomy ( ... Further details concerning the research interests of all the Observatory staff may be obtained from the Observatory web-site at: star.arm.ac.uk . ...
... The results of the Observatory's research programmes into Stellar Astrophysics, the Sun, Solar System Astronomy, and the Earth's Climate, encompass areas of astronomy that promise to have a significant impact on our lives over the next few decades, and to provide lifelong learning opportunities and increased public understanding of science for all. ... A subset of the total research output of Observatory staff, namely the list of 31 refereed journal publications during 2000, is given in Appendix B ....
... The main research interests have encompassed the link between the variable Sun and climate, notably identifying a firm link between clouds and cosmic rays; and the flares and angular momentum evolution of late-type stars. ... Gerry Doyle has worked on solar physics with Maria Madjarska (PDRA) and research students Luca Teriaca and Ill?a Roussev, and in the cool star area with Alex L?bel (a former PDRA), and Darko Jevremovic (PDRA) and David Garc?a Alvarez (PhD student). ...
... This report provides background information about the Armagh Observatory and a summary of the Observatory's principal achievements in research and other areas during calendar year 2000. Staff at the Observatory have attracted external income totalling ? 222,000 (?212,000 in external research grants) during Financial Year 2000/2001 (1 April 2000 - 31 March 2001), and published more than 30 papers in refereed scientific journals during 2000, a fraction of their total research output. ... 2000 . ...
... In an important development, the Observatory and its senior research staff received formal recognition from the Queen's University of Belfast to supervise QUB MPhil and PhD students. ... Simon Jeffery was appointed to serve as Observatory representative on the Court of the University of Ulster, for a 4-year period starting 1 October 2000. Simon succeeds John Butler, who had served in this capacity from 1 October 1996 to 30 September 2000. ... Figure 2: Armagh Observatory staff, summer 2000. ...
Next: Public Understanding of Science Up: Research Previous: Staff Contents . The Observatory maintains an active visitors programme, encompassing students, postdoctoral research assistants and more senior researchers, and hosts a research seminar approximately once per week during the academic year. The calendar year 2000 saw working visits from 12 senior astronomers (postdoctoral status or higher), with additional visits by 3 PhD students based elsewhere. ...