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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![ˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-Emerald-Garrison-Attacks-Planetarium-Astronaut-115x115.jpg "Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium")
Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […] -
![Have you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? ˆàHave you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? ˆàIf the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image-of-Rocket-weekend-poster-no-text-115x115.jpg "So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?")
So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? ˆàHave you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? ˆàIf the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is […] -
![Armagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are òÀØout of this worldòÀÙ. In the PlanetariumòÀÙs amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Image-of-Inside_Saturns_Rings-115x115.jpg "Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer")
Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsArmagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are òÀØout of this worldòÀÙ. In the PlanetariumòÀÙs amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you […] -
![It is June 30 1971, and a ground crew in Kazakhstan are waiting to recover three cosmonauts from the Soyuz 11 spacecraft. The trio, the first space station crew, are […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Soyuz-11-Crew-115x115.jpg "Soyuz 11: The Truth About the Salyut 1 Space Disaster")
Soyuz 11: The Truth About the Salyut 1 Space Disaster
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 4 CommentsIt is June 30 1971, and a ground crew in Kazakhstan are waiting to recover three cosmonauts from the Soyuz 11 spacecraft. The trio, the first space station crew, are […] -
![The first American in space, Alan Shepard, made his historic flight fifty years ago. Part of Project Mercury, the flight of Freedom 7 followed mere weeks after Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Image-of-Freedom-7-launch-115x115.jpg "Alan Shepard: First American in Space")
Alan Shepard: First American in Space
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 5 CommentsThe first American in space, Alan Shepard, made his historic flight fifty years ago. Part of Project Mercury, the flight of Freedom 7 followed mere weeks after Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering […] -
![Professor Brian Cox has been back on our screens this month in his latest BBC2 series Wonders of the Universe. Over the past few weeks, the Prof has guided us […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Image-of-Crab-Nebula-115x115.jpg "7 Must See Wonders of the Universe")
7 Must See Wonders of the Universe
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 8 CommentsProfessor Brian Cox has been back on our screens this month in his latest BBC2 series Wonders of the Universe. Over the past few weeks, the Prof has guided us […] -
![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 […] -
![The Zodiacal light is a rarely seen yet intriguing spectacle in a dark sky. Sinead McNicholl reveals the connection between the zodial light and a famous rockstar! Have you ever […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Image-of-Zodiacal_Light-115x115.jpg "Have you seen the Zodiacal Light?")
Have you seen the Zodiacal Light?
Posted on February 18, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe Zodiacal light is a rarely seen yet intriguing spectacle in a dark sky. Sinead McNicholl reveals the connection between the zodial light and a famous rockstar! Have you ever […] -
![The long dark nights continue through February, but this does give us a chance to see some interesting objects in our night sky. This month features several planets. Sinead McNicholl […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Image-of-Saturn-Storm-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the February Night Sky")
Wonders of the February Night Sky
Posted on February 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe long dark nights continue through February, but this does give us a chance to see some interesting objects in our night sky. This month features several planets. Sinead McNicholl […] -
![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 […]