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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![Looking south from Northern Ireland after sunset in the middle of May and you will see there is a parade of planets dominating the sky. On 15 May 2014 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/south1030-115x115.png "Stargazing in May")
Stargazing in May
Posted on April 30, 2014 | No CommentsLooking south from Northern Ireland after sunset in the middle of May and you will see there is a parade of planets dominating the sky. On 15 May 2014 […] -
![With the let-down of the much anticipated Comet ISON you could be feeling that you have had your quota of comets for a while, but within one year of comet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-Siding-Spring-115x115.jpg "8 Things you need to know about Comet Siding Spring")
8 Things you need to know about Comet Siding Spring
Posted on March 21, 2014 | 13 CommentsWith the let-down of the much anticipated Comet ISON you could be feeling that you have had your quota of comets for a while, but within one year of comet […] -
![Astronomy is a science that knows no borders. Everyone around the world can look up to the sky and see the Universe in front of them, providing the glare from […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-of-earth-by-night-115x115.jpg "Space and Astronomy Around the World")
Space and Astronomy Around the World
Posted on March 13, 2014 | No CommentsAstronomy is a science that knows no borders. Everyone around the world can look up to the sky and see the Universe in front of them, providing the glare from […] -
![Since March means òÀÜMarsòÀÙ monthòÀÝ in Latin, we should find it a minor coincidence that EarthòÀÙs red terrestrial neighbour plays a more major role in the sky over the next […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-Pleiades-open-cluster-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the March Night Sky")
Wonders of the March Night Sky
Posted on March 13, 2014 | No CommentsSince March means òÀÜMarsòÀÙ monthòÀÝ in Latin, we should find it a minor coincidence that EarthòÀÙs red terrestrial neighbour plays a more major role in the sky over the next […] -
![While the winter sky may be the òÀØAladdinòÀÙs caveòÀÙ for skywatchers, and we may already have plundered deeply one of its greatest celestial treasures, the constellation of Orion, we forge […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Image-of-Sirius-A-B-115x115.jpg "February Night Sky Wonders")
February Night Sky Wonders
Posted on February 6, 2014 | 2 CommentsWhile the winter sky may be the òÀØAladdinòÀÙs caveòÀÙ for skywatchers, and we may already have plundered deeply one of its greatest celestial treasures, the constellation of Orion, we forge […] -
![Mars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mars-ice-caps-115x115.jpg "How has Mars changed over billions of years?")
How has Mars changed over billions of years?
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 1 CommentMars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […] -
![The year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-Bruce-McCandless-115x115.jpg "2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys")
2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 2 CommentsThe year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […] -
![The òÀÜRed PlanetòÀÝ, Mars, has intrigued the imagination for centuries.ˆà Even before the first flyby of the planet by Mariner 4 in 1965 many astronomers speculated about life, water and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-of-ExoMars-mission-115x115.jpg "Schiaparelli and Mars")
Schiaparelli and Mars
Posted on December 17, 2013 | No CommentsThe òÀÜRed PlanetòÀÝ, Mars, has intrigued the imagination for centuries.ˆà Even before the first flyby of the planet by Mariner 4 in 1965 many astronomers speculated about life, water and […] -
![On 25 December 2003 space exploration fans expected an extra Christmas gift. Beagle 2, a robotic spacecraft was to descend on the dusty plains of Mars. Once settled there, the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image-of-_Mars1-115x115.jpg "What Ever Happened to Beagle 2?")
What Ever Happened to Beagle 2?
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 5 CommentsOn 25 December 2003 space exploration fans expected an extra Christmas gift. Beagle 2, a robotic spacecraft was to descend on the dusty plains of Mars. Once settled there, the […] -
![New research and findings are coming to light suggesting that that we Earthlings might just all really be descended from Martians instead ofˆà that fell down to Earth on a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-of-Mars-115x115.jpg "Living on the Red Planet")
Living on the Red Planet
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 3 CommentsNew research and findings are coming to light suggesting that that we Earthlings might just all really be descended from Martians instead ofˆà that fell down to Earth on a […]