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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![ItòÀÙs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/print_logo.jpg "Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas")
Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas
Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 CommentItòÀÙs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […] -
![To get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Image-of-Hyperions-surface-115x115.png "Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe")
Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsTo get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and […] -
![Carnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!")
Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsCarnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, […] -
![Carnival of Space is a great resource for finding what’s hot in space and astronomy. Each week, a different blogger plays host to the carnival, introducing the latest articles written […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-NGC6946-115x115.jpg "Carnival of Space No 178: a galaxy of space blogs")
Carnival of Space No 178: a galaxy of space blogs
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No CommentsCarnival of Space is a great resource for finding what’s hot in space and astronomy. Each week, a different blogger plays host to the carnival, introducing the latest articles written […] -
![Spacebrains is our new and incredibly addictive astronomy quiz app for iPads/Pods/Phones. What is more, it’s completely free from the iTunes Store! ItòÀÙs strange how you wait years for an […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-Spacebrains-screen-115x115.jpg "Spacebrains: test your space and astronomy knowledge!")
Spacebrains: test your space and astronomy knowledge!
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsSpacebrains is our new and incredibly addictive astronomy quiz app for iPads/Pods/Phones. What is more, it’s completely free from the iTunes Store! ItòÀÙs strange how you wait years for an […] -
![Armagh Planetarium has launched òÀØPocket SkyòÀÙ, a new app for iPhone, iPad and iPodTouch available for free from the iTunes store.ˆà This app is a result of collaboration between Dr. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Image-of-Pocket-Sky-launch-115x115.jpg "Pocket Sky App: Armagh Planetarium made portable!")
Pocket Sky App: Armagh Planetarium made portable!
Posted on November 4, 2010 | 13 CommentsArmagh Planetarium has launched òÀØPocket SkyòÀÙ, a new app for iPhone, iPad and iPodTouch available for free from the iTunes store.ˆà This app is a result of collaboration between Dr. […] -
Carnival of Space No 174: more unmissable space blogs
Posted on October 22, 2010 | No CommentsThere is a new Carnival of Space ready to dazzle you with wonderful space and astronomy blogs from the furthest reaches of the World Wide Web. This week the Carnival […] -
![If you love great articles on space and astronomy you are probably already following the Carnival of Space. If you aren’t familiar with the Carnival, it’s a regular round up […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Image-of-galactic-centre-looking-like-fireworks-115x115.jpg "Carnival of Space No 173: space blogs not to be missed!")
Carnival of Space No 173: space blogs not to be missed!
Posted on October 13, 2010 | No CommentsIf you love great articles on space and astronomy you are probably already following the Carnival of Space. If you aren’t familiar with the Carnival, it’s a regular round up […] -
![Who am I? I’m Colin Johnston, Armagh Planetarium’s Science Education Director. How did I get here? “According to their biographies, DestinyòÀÙs favoured children usually had their lives planned out from […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Colin@planetarium2_Sml-115x115.jpg "About Colin Johnston")
About Colin Johnston
Posted on September 28, 2010 | 1 CommentWho am I? I’m Colin Johnston, Armagh Planetarium’s Science Education Director. How did I get here? “According to their biographies, DestinyòÀÙs favoured children usually had their lives planned out from […] -
![Armagh Planetarium is the oldest functioning planetarium in the UK. Sited in the historic city of Armagh, our mission is “To advance and promote the knowledge and understanding of astronomy […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/planetarium_front-115x115.jpg "About Armagh Planetarium Astronotes")
About Armagh Planetarium Astronotes
Posted on September 28, 2010 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium is the oldest functioning planetarium in the UK. Sited in the historic city of Armagh, our mission is “To advance and promote the knowledge and understanding of astronomy […]