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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![Since before the dawn of history we have admired our planetòÀÙs amazing moon and enjoyed its beautiful light.Since the 1600s we have known that some of the other planets of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Image-of-phobos-from-marsexpress-115x115.jpg "Was the 21 September Fireball a Second Moon?")
Was the 21 September Fireball a Second Moon?
Posted on October 4, 2012 | No CommentsSince before the dawn of history we have admired our planetòÀÙs amazing moon and enjoyed its beautiful light.Since the 1600s we have known that some of the other planets of […] -
![Ever had a frustrating morning and wished you could òÀØHulk-outòÀÙ or that some superhuman abilities were within your grasp even for the briefest of moments?With the psyche of superheroes very […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMAGE-of-cosmic-ray-tracks-115x115.jpg "100 Years of Cosmic Rays")
100 Years of Cosmic Rays
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 1 CommentEver had a frustrating morning and wished you could òÀØHulk-outòÀÙ or that some superhuman abilities were within your grasp even for the briefest of moments?With the psyche of superheroes very […] -
Everything You Need to Know About the Milky Way
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 13 Comments, -
![Radio astronomy is the study of the radio frequencies emitted from stars, galaxies and other celestial objects. Radio waves are produced naturally from lightning and astronomical objects, or are produced […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Image-of-Karl_Jansky_radio_telescope-115x115.jpg "Karl Jansky: The Father of Radio Astronomy")
Karl Jansky: The Father of Radio Astronomy
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 3 CommentsRadio astronomy is the study of the radio frequencies emitted from stars, galaxies and other celestial objects. Radio waves are produced naturally from lightning and astronomical objects, or are produced […] -
![Mankind is responsible for numerous achievements in technology, arts and science.However, how much can this attributed solely to the human mind or is there another reason man has achieved such […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-saharan-landform-115x115.jpg "Did aliens build the pyramids?")
Did aliens build the pyramids?
Posted on July 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsMankind is responsible for numerous achievements in technology, arts and science.However, how much can this attributed solely to the human mind or is there another reason man has achieved such […] -
![ItòÀÙs the beautiful clear morning of 6 June 2012 here in Armagh and the Sun is rising into a cerulean blue sky.But look closer, and you can see a tiny […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-of-2004-Venus-Transit-115x115.jpg "8 Facts You Need to Know About the 2012 Transit of Venus")
8 Facts You Need to Know About the 2012 Transit of Venus
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 2 CommentsItòÀÙs the beautiful clear morning of 6 June 2012 here in Armagh and the Sun is rising into a cerulean blue sky.But look closer, and you can see a tiny […] -
![Today Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky is an unmistakable blue-white in colour although it does twinkle a lot and can appear to change colour. However no one […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Image-of-Sirius_A_and_B-115x115.jpg "The Other Sirius Mystery: Red or White")
The Other Sirius Mystery: Red or White
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 15 CommentsToday Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky is an unmistakable blue-white in colour although it does twinkle a lot and can appear to change colour. However no one […] -
![Sir Frederick William Herschel is one of the most well-known and highly regarded historical astronomers but many may not know or realise there was more to his genius than his […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Image-of-Uranus-and-its-rings-115x115.jpg "Astronomer, Musician, Hero…Deserter?")
Astronomer, Musician, Hero…Deserter?
Posted on February 24, 2012 | 7 CommentsSir Frederick William Herschel is one of the most well-known and highly regarded historical astronomers but many may not know or realise there was more to his genius than his […] -
![Venus has always been regarded as Earth’s Sister Planet. After all, it can be the closest planet to us and it is nearly the same size as Earth. But how […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Image-of-venus-south-115x115.jpg "Venus: Earth’s Sister Planet")
Venus: Earth’s Sister Planet
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 4 CommentsVenus has always been regarded as Earth’s Sister Planet. After all, it can be the closest planet to us and it is nearly the same size as Earth. But how […] -
![What exciting space events has 2012 in store for us? What important space anniversaries are coming up this year? Welcome to our annual guide to what the Universe has waiting […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Image-of-Dragon-at-ISS-115x115.jpg "2012’s Space Odysseys")
2012’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 3 CommentsWhat exciting space events has 2012 in store for us? What important space anniversaries are coming up this year? Welcome to our annual guide to what the Universe has waiting […]