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How We Contribute to New TSN

Astronomy is an involving, inspirational activity with the capacity to attract people, especially the young, towards science, engineering and information technology. The Armagh Observatory seeks to develop this interest by disseminating the results of its scientific research through a programme of public outreach and public understanding of science (PUS). The principal elements of this policy include:

• attracting visitors to Armagh, primarily to the Armagh Astropark;

• providing talks and presentations to interested groups and organizations which together represent individuals of all ages and backgrounds;

• partnership with groups and institutions having similar aims and objectives, for example the Astronomical Science Group of Ireland and amateur astronomy organizations;

• disseminating astronomical results to the press, radio and television;

• maintaining a web-site to facilitate access to the latest research findings on astronomy and related sciences;

• providing advice and assistance to amateur astronomy organizations with similar public education objectives (e.g. the Irish Astronomical Association).

The Armagh Observatory is fully committed to implement the New TSN Policy. The Observatory encourages a culture in which resources in appropriate areas of its activities and interactions with the public are targeted so far as possible on individuals, groups, agencies or geographical areas, that have greatest social need. In this way, the Observatory contributes directly to the Northern Ireland Executive's TSN Policy and Programme for Government, especially in providing enhanced access and choice for those in education, and lifelong learning opportunities for the general public.