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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![August, itòÀÙs one of our favourite months of the year. Whether youòÀÙve been on your summer holidays or not, August is a month to relax, and have fun with family […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image-of-M57-from-HST-115x115.jpg "The August Night Sky")
The August Night Sky
Posted on August 3, 2015 | 1 CommentAugust, itòÀÙs one of our favourite months of the year. Whether youòÀÙve been on your summer holidays or not, August is a month to relax, and have fun with family […] -
![If you missed the Lyrids meteor shower in April, starting of May you had another chance to see some shooting stars as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image-of-Jupiter-Venus-and-Mercury-on-7-May-115x115.png "Stargazing in May")
Stargazing in May
Posted on May 20, 2015 | No CommentsIf you missed the Lyrids meteor shower in April, starting of May you had another chance to see some shooting stars as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on the […] -
![So far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-jupiter-and-moons-115x115.jpg "10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True")
10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsSo far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […] -
![October is an interesting month for astronomers as World Space Week falls from 4 October until 10 October and coincidentally itòÀÙs a good month for keen astronomers to take to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-of-Andromeda-from-nasa-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in October")
Stargazing in October
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 2 CommentsOctober is an interesting month for astronomers as World Space Week falls from 4 October until 10 October and coincidentally itòÀÙs a good month for keen astronomers to take to […] -
![The Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-planet-aliens-show-115x115.jpg "Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium")
Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium
Posted on March 7, 2014 | No CommentsThe Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […] -
![Once again, astronomers around the world are investigating a stellar explosion, a supernova, in M82, a galaxy 12 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Although supernovae are […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-M82-position-115x115.png "Supernova in the Cigar Galaxy")
Supernova in the Cigar Galaxy
Posted on January 22, 2014 | No CommentsOnce again, astronomers around the world are investigating a stellar explosion, a supernova, in M82, a galaxy 12 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Although supernovae are […] -
![So, last year I compiled a top 10 list of the best Space/Astronomy gifts which you can view by clicking here.ˆà I was so looking forward to receiving my Sheldon […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of_Belt-of-Orion-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Astronomy and Space Gifts for Christmas 2013")
Top 10 Astronomy and Space Gifts for Christmas 2013
Posted on September 25, 2013 | 6 CommentsSo, last year I compiled a top 10 list of the best Space/Astronomy gifts which you can view by clicking here.ˆà I was so looking forward to receiving my Sheldon […] -
![Located 12 million light years away in the direction of the constellation Ursa Major, Messier 82 is sometimes called the òÀØCigar GalaxyòÀÙ from its shape. M82 it is too faint […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-of-M82-from-the-HST-115x115.jpg "The Mystery Object of M82")
The Mystery Object of M82
Posted on September 12, 2013 | 1 CommentLocated 12 million light years away in the direction of the constellation Ursa Major, Messier 82 is sometimes called the òÀØCigar GalaxyòÀÙ from its shape. M82 it is too faint […] -
![On Saturday 22 July 2013, I took a look around the summer night sky through the eyepieces of the Planetarium’s 12 inch Dobsonian telescope. It was a beautiful clear evening. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-of-M13-115x115.jpg "A Summer Night’s Stargazing")
A Summer Night’s Stargazing
Posted on August 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsOn Saturday 22 July 2013, I took a look around the summer night sky through the eyepieces of the Planetarium’s 12 inch Dobsonian telescope. It was a beautiful clear evening. […] -
![By now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-comet-ison-115x115.jpg "Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?")
Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 55 CommentsBy now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […]