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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![Many of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-biosphere2-115x115.jpg "Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?")
Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 4 CommentsMany of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […] -
![“How could the Universe we see around us be created by an explosion?” This is a question often asked by those puzzled by the scientific consensus, the standard model of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cmb-thumbnail-115x115.png "The Oldest Light in the Universe: Image of the Month")
The Oldest Light in the Universe: Image of the Month
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 2 Comments“How could the Universe we see around us be created by an explosion?” This is a question often asked by those puzzled by the scientific consensus, the standard model of […] -
![In February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Image-of-creataceous-wipe-out-115x115.jpg "What Killed the Dinosaurs?")
What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […] -
![Space is something that fascinates many.ˆà Every day there are technological advances, new research being carried out and even historical space related anniversaries.ˆà Where would we be without those valuable […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-nasadotcom-115x115.png "The 10 Best Space and Astronomy Sites on the Internet")
The 10 Best Space and Astronomy Sites on the Internet
Posted on March 15, 2013 | 25 CommentsSpace is something that fascinates many.ˆà Every day there are technological advances, new research being carried out and even historical space related anniversaries.ˆà Where would we be without those valuable […] -
![Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-Panstarrs-position-115x115.png "Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS")
Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsComet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […] -
![The skies have been quite exciting for just the first two months of 2013, with a near earth asteroid and a crazy Russian Meteorite. Hopefully March will keep the celestial […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-great-red-spot-115x115.jpg "March Sky Wonders")
March Sky Wonders
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsThe skies have been quite exciting for just the first two months of 2013, with a near earth asteroid and a crazy Russian Meteorite. Hopefully March will keep the celestial […] -
![Imagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-Ireland-at-night-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station")
10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 16 CommentsImagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […] -
![Imagine taking two human beings and sealing them in a box for 500 days. The pair must survive on only the boxes of food and water crammed around them. Throughout […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-mars-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Dennis Tito’s Mars Mission: Possible but Pointless")
Dennis Tito’s Mars Mission: Possible but Pointless
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 10 CommentsImagine taking two human beings and sealing them in a box for 500 days. The pair must survive on only the boxes of food and water crammed around them. Throughout […] -
![A new image from the European southern ObservatoryòÀÙs Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy ˆà(VISTA) telescope reveals the glowing clouds of gas and filaments of dust surrounding hot young […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-NGC6357-115x115.jpg "Stellar Nursery NGC 6357: Image of the Month")
Stellar Nursery NGC 6357: Image of the Month
Posted on February 21, 2013 | No CommentsA new image from the European southern ObservatoryòÀÙs Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy ˆà(VISTA) telescope reveals the glowing clouds of gas and filaments of dust surrounding hot young […] -
![We live in an age when dazzling astronomical imagery is everywhere. We are privileged to have immediate access to close ups of the worlds of the Solar System thanks to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-M42_14-jan2013-115x115.jpg "Telescope nights at Armagh Planetarium")
Telescope nights at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on February 20, 2013 | 3 CommentsWe live in an age when dazzling astronomical imagery is everywhere. We are privileged to have immediate access to close ups of the worlds of the Solar System thanks to […]