Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, IòÀÙm Colin, welcoming you to Astronotes, the PlanetariumòÀÙs official blog. Here you will find the latest news and views from the fascinating worlds of astronomy and space exploration. We hope you will come here to learn what is hot and exciting, profound or even weird from worlds beyond ours . So that's the introduction out of the way, now on with the Universe!
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![Ice Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-London_in_Ice_Age-115x115.jpg "Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium")
Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 1 CommentIce Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […] -
![Digistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Digital-Theatre_astronaut1-115x115.jpg "Digistar 4 comes to Armagh")
Digistar 4 comes to Armagh
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 1 CommentDigistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […] -
![St. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Endeavour-docked-with-ISS-115x115.jpg "An out of this world event in Dungannon")
An out of this world event in Dungannon
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No CommentsSt. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […] -
![Maths-it is rocket science is a exciting course aimed at teachers of primary age children we’re presenting at Armagh Planetarium this summer. We will show teachers how to bring the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Image-of-earth-and-moon-115x115.jpg "Maths- It is Rocket Science!")
Maths- It is Rocket Science!
Posted on May 27, 2011 | 2 CommentsMaths-it is rocket science is a exciting course aimed at teachers of primary age children we’re presenting at Armagh Planetarium this summer. We will show teachers how to bring the […] -
![Carnival of Space is the regular collection of the best blogs on space and astronomy. If want to know more, come to the Carnival! Every week, a different site or […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Image-of-Buzz-Lightyear-115x115.jpg "Carnival of Space: Blogs you can’t afford to miss!")
Carnival of Space: Blogs you can’t afford to miss!
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsCarnival of Space is the regular collection of the best blogs on space and astronomy. If want to know more, come to the Carnival! Every week, a different site or […] -
![Cosmic Cuilagh is an exciting weekend of free astronomical events coming in 12-13 March 2011 at Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves Geopark. Sinead McNicholl has the details. The Marble Arch Caves […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Cosmic-Cuilcagh_Banner-V1-115x115.jpg "Cosmic Cuilcagh: a not to be missed out of this world event!")
Cosmic Cuilcagh: a not to be missed out of this world event!
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 1 CommentCosmic Cuilagh is an exciting weekend of free astronomical events coming in 12-13 March 2011 at Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves Geopark. Sinead McNicholl has the details. The Marble Arch Caves […] -
![Could you or someone you love actually be an astronomer?ˆà There are tell-tale warning signs, try our exciting quiz to discover if you are one of these creatures of the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-Pleiades-open-cluster-115x115.jpg "Are you an astronomer? Seven telltale signs!")
Are you an astronomer? Seven telltale signs!
Posted on February 26, 2011 | No CommentsCould you or someone you love actually be an astronomer?ˆà There are tell-tale warning signs, try our exciting quiz to discover if you are one of these creatures of the […] -
![An older generation will never forget where they were when they heard the news of President KennedyòÀÙs murder Alas, I have three such memories. The 2001 terror attacks in the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Image-of-challenger_51-l_crew-115x115.jpg "Remembering Challenger: the end of innocence")
Remembering Challenger: the end of innocence
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 4 CommentsAn older generation will never forget where they were when they heard the news of President KennedyòÀÙs murder Alas, I have three such memories. The 2001 terror attacks in the […] -
![Armagh Planetarium kicked off 2011 in style with some amazing astronomy-based events in association with theˆà BBC. Sinead McNicholl has a personal report of our part in the exciting Stargazing […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Image-of-Andromeda-galaxy-M31-115x115.jpg "Armagh Planetarium Blasts off for a Year of Stargazing")
Armagh Planetarium Blasts off for a Year of Stargazing
Posted on January 20, 2011 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium kicked off 2011 in style with some amazing astronomy-based events in association with theˆà BBC. Sinead McNicholl has a personal report of our part in the exciting Stargazing […] -
![In this first week of 2011, BBC Two is presenting three nights of extraordinary astronomical events and the team at Armagh Planetarium is joining in the fun with our own […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Image-of-Digital-Theatre-115x115.jpg "BBC Stargazing Live at Armagh Planetarium")
BBC Stargazing Live at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on January 3, 2011 | 1 CommentIn this first week of 2011, BBC Two is presenting three nights of extraordinary astronomical events and the team at Armagh Planetarium is joining in the fun with our own […]