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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![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 […] -
![Ever since the first asteroid was discovered in 1801, astronomers have looked to find other similar objects in our Solar System. Many of these minor planets can be found in […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-near-earth-asteroids-115x115.jpg "Doomsday postponedòÀæagain?")
Doomsday postponedòÀæagain?
Posted on May 20, 2013 | No CommentsEver since the first asteroid was discovered in 1801, astronomers have looked to find other similar objects in our Solar System. Many of these minor planets can be found in […] -
![Comet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-ison-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month")
Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsComet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […] -
![Despite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-meteorite-on-mars-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites")
10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites
Posted on April 17, 2013 | 9 CommentsDespite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […] -
![Many of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-biosphere2-115x115.jpg "Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?")
Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 4 CommentsMany of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […] -
![In February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Image-of-creataceous-wipe-out-115x115.jpg "What Killed the Dinosaurs?")
What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […] -
![Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-Panstarrs-position-115x115.png "Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS")
Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsComet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […] -
![Imagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-Ireland-at-night-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station")
10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 16 CommentsImagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […] -
![From early civilizations until today man has sought to explore and discover what is beyond our world. From the ancient discovery of the wandering stars to the thousands of potential […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-mariner-at-mars-115x115.jpg "8 Phantom Moons and Planets")
8 Phantom Moons and Planets
Posted on February 8, 2013 | 1 CommentFrom early civilizations until today man has sought to explore and discover what is beyond our world. From the ancient discovery of the wandering stars to the thousands of potential […]