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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![Spring has truly sprung. Welcome to the month of April, and doesnòÀÙt time fly when youòÀÙre having fun. We can hardly believe that it is April already, and weòÀÙve had […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Arcturus_optical-115x115.png "The April 2016 Night Sky")
The April 2016 Night Sky
Posted on April 6, 2016 | No CommentsSpring has truly sprung. Welcome to the month of April, and doesnòÀÙt time fly when youòÀÙre having fun. We can hardly believe that it is April already, and weòÀÙve had […] -
![Goodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image-of-planets-in-morning-115x115.png "The February 2016 Night Sky")
The February 2016 Night Sky
Posted on February 2, 2016 | No CommentsGoodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […] -
![As we head into spring itòÀÙs time for dusting off those telescope lenses and brushing up on some constellations. With the warmer weather coming in thereòÀÙs also hope to see […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-Mercury-and-venus-End-of-April-115x115.png "Stargazing in April")
Stargazing in April
Posted on March 27, 2015 | No CommentsAs we head into spring itòÀÙs time for dusting off those telescope lenses and brushing up on some constellations. With the warmer weather coming in thereòÀÙs also hope to see […] -
![Despite November marking when it really becomes colder and everyone has to adopt of the coat once again, it is a great month for stargazing and especially for those wanting […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-of-Andromeda-115x115.png "Stargazing in November")
Stargazing in November
Posted on October 24, 2014 | 1 CommentDespite November marking when it really becomes colder and everyone has to adopt of the coat once again, it is a great month for stargazing and especially for those wanting […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![What does the word òÀÜRingòÀÝ conjure up in your head? Maybe you think wedding ring, boxing ring, Ring Ring, the ABBA song, or perhaps even battered onion ringsòÀæ. Mmmm that […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-of-Saturn-115x115.jpg "SaturnòÀÙs Amazing Rings")
SaturnòÀÙs Amazing Rings
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 4 CommentsWhat does the word òÀÜRingòÀÝ conjure up in your head? Maybe you think wedding ring, boxing ring, Ring Ring, the ABBA song, or perhaps even battered onion ringsòÀæ. Mmmm that […] -
![If you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during May and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Image-of-southern-sky-115x115.jpg "May 2013 Night Sky Wonders")
May 2013 Night Sky Wonders
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 2 CommentsIf you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during May and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […] -
![If you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during April and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMAGE-of-m64-115x115.jpg "Night Sky Wonders: April")
Night Sky Wonders: April
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsIf you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during April and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […]