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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![This year we could have witnessed a Christmas-time shuttle flight as November’s STS-133 mission had been re-scheduled to 17 December, but once again Discovery’s final flight has been postponed, this […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Image-of-Sts133-crew-115x115.jpg "Christmas is cancelled for Shuttle Discovery")
Christmas is cancelled for Shuttle Discovery
Posted on December 15, 2010 | No CommentsThis year we could have witnessed a Christmas-time shuttle flight as November’s STS-133 mission had been re-scheduled to 17 December, but once again Discovery’s final flight has been postponed, this […] -
![While you are opening your presents under the Christmas tree, singing some Christmas carols or sitting down to tuck into your turkey dinner on 25 December, spare a thought for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Image-of-xmas-stockings-on-ISS-115x115.jpg "Christmas Day in Space")
Christmas Day in Space
Posted on December 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsWhile you are opening your presents under the Christmas tree, singing some Christmas carols or sitting down to tuck into your turkey dinner on 25 December, spare a thought for […] -
![The long and dark nights of December feature some spectacular and easy to spot treats for the stargazer. In our regular guide to the night sky, Martina Redpath tells us […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Image-of-Orion_Nebula-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the December Sky")
Wonders of the December Sky
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 1 CommentThe long and dark nights of December feature some spectacular and easy to spot treats for the stargazer. In our regular guide to the night sky, Martina Redpath tells us […] -
![ItòÀÙs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/print_logo.jpg "Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas")
Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas
Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 CommentItòÀÙs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […] -
![To get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Image-of-Hyperions-surface-115x115.png "Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe")
Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsTo get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and […] -
![The smallest stars in the galaxy are the red dwarfs. ˆàRecent research suggests they are more common than previously suspected. Tiny, cool and dim compared to the Sun, they may […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Image-of-Red-Dwarf-companion-115x115.jpg "Red dwarfs: The most important stars in the Universe")
Red dwarfs: The most important stars in the Universe
Posted on December 3, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe smallest stars in the galaxy are the red dwarfs. ˆàRecent research suggests they are more common than previously suspected. Tiny, cool and dim compared to the Sun, they may […] -
![Carnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!")
Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsCarnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, […] -
![The extra-solar planet HAT-P-1b has baffled astronomers since it was discovered in 2006. The planet is puffed up much larger than theory predicts. HAT-P-1 has a volume nearly twice than […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-HAT-P-1B-115x115.jpg "Exoplanet HAT-P-1b: weird, warm and fuzzy")
Exoplanet HAT-P-1b: weird, warm and fuzzy
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe extra-solar planet HAT-P-1b has baffled astronomers since it was discovered in 2006. The planet is puffed up much larger than theory predicts. HAT-P-1 has a volume nearly twice than […] -
![Cepheid variables are massive, pulsating stars, valued by astronomers for the precise link between their brightness and steady pulsation. Let’s look at the history of Cepheid variables and how recent […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-eclipsing-binary-115x115.jpg "Cepheids: Inconstant Stars which break the rules")
Cepheids: Inconstant Stars which break the rules
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 6 CommentsCepheid variables are massive, pulsating stars, valued by astronomers for the precise link between their brightness and steady pulsation. Let’s look at the history of Cepheid variables and how recent […] -
![Carnival of Space is a great resource for finding what’s hot in space and astronomy. Each week, a different blogger plays host to the carnival, introducing the latest articles written […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-NGC6946-115x115.jpg "Carnival of Space No 178: a galaxy of space blogs")
Carnival of Space No 178: a galaxy of space blogs
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No CommentsCarnival of Space is a great resource for finding what’s hot in space and astronomy. Each week, a different blogger plays host to the carnival, introducing the latest articles written […]