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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Monthly Sky Notes Archive
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![When we think of the constellations of this time of year, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila and Hercules are first to come to mind. However there are other overlooked constellations out there, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-of-s.triangle-115x115.png "Stargazing in September")
Stargazing in September
Posted on September 8, 2014 | No CommentsWhen we think of the constellations of this time of year, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila and Hercules are first to come to mind. However there are other overlooked constellations out there, […] -
![In August the Summer Triangle continues to dominate the seasonal sky. This classic asterism is defined by three bright stars of the constellations Cygnus, Aquila and Lyra, these are the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image-of-lyra-115x115.png "Stargazing in August")
Stargazing in August
Posted on July 30, 2014 | 1 CommentIn August the Summer Triangle continues to dominate the seasonal sky. This classic asterism is defined by three bright stars of the constellations Cygnus, Aquila and Lyra, these are the […] -
![Looming large in the after dark southern sky in July is the large and overlapping but often overlooked constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens. Lacking outstandingly bright stars these òÀÜtwo for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image-of-SN1604-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in July")
Stargazing in July
Posted on July 22, 2014 | 1 CommentLooming large in the after dark southern sky in July is the large and overlapping but often overlooked constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens. Lacking outstandingly bright stars these òÀÜtwo for […] -
![On 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/image-of-hercules-and-surroundings-115x115.png "Stargazing in June")
Stargazing in June
Posted on June 10, 2014 | No CommentsOn 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […] -
![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 […] -
![We could call April òÀØThe month of the Hairy BeastsòÀÙ as weòÀÙll encounter more than a few as we leapfrog across the constellations over the next few weeks! And will […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-of_Voorwerp-115x115.jpg "April Night Sky Wonders")
April Night Sky Wonders
Posted on April 8, 2014 | No CommentsWe could call April òÀØThe month of the Hairy BeastsòÀÙ as weòÀÙll encounter more than a few as we leapfrog across the constellations over the next few weeks! And will […] -
![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 […] -
![While the winter sky may be the òÀØAladdinòÀÙs caveòÀÙ for skywatchers, and we may already have plundered deeply one of its greatest celestial treasures, the constellation of Orion, we forge […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Image-of-Sirius-A-B-115x115.jpg "February Night Sky Wonders")
February Night Sky Wonders
Posted on February 6, 2014 | 2 CommentsWhile the winter sky may be the òÀØAladdinòÀÙs caveòÀÙ for skywatchers, and we may already have plundered deeply one of its greatest celestial treasures, the constellation of Orion, we forge […] -
![With an eventful stargazing year behind and us teetering on the brink of 2014 wondering what it may have in store, we can plunge in with confidence knowing that the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of_Belt-of-Orion-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the January Night Sky")
Wonders of the January Night Sky
Posted on January 16, 2014 | No CommentsWith an eventful stargazing year behind and us teetering on the brink of 2014 wondering what it may have in store, we can plunge in with confidence knowing that the […] -
![While you may have plans afoot to adorn a certain coniferous sapling of verdant hue with all things bright, shiny, and sparkling in the next few weeks, letòÀÙs for a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Stell_NP_Cassiopeia_Perseus_constell-115x115.jpg "December Night Sky Wonders")
December Night Sky Wonders
Posted on December 6, 2013 | No CommentsWhile you may have plans afoot to adorn a certain coniferous sapling of verdant hue with all things bright, shiny, and sparkling in the next few weeks, letòÀÙs for a […]