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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Space Flight Archive
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![On 4 May 2013 astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn left the warmth and atmosphere of the International Space Station to repair a leak of ammonia coolant from the ISS. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-exp35-eva-115x115.jpg "Orbital Mechanics: Image of the Month")
Orbital Mechanics: Image of the Month
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsOn 4 May 2013 astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn left the warmth and atmosphere of the International Space Station to repair a leak of ammonia coolant from the ISS. […] -
![Canadian born astronaut Chris Hadfield has made his country extremely proud over his many years in service, from his countless honours and experiences as a pilot, to being the first […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-brazilian-brain-115x115.jpg "Chris Hadfield: Canada’s Space Sensation")
Chris Hadfield: Canada’s Space Sensation
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsCanadian born astronaut Chris Hadfield has made his country extremely proud over his many years in service, from his countless honours and experiences as a pilot, to being the first […] -
![2013 marked 40 years since Skylab, NASAòÀÙs first post-Moon landings human spaceflight project, was sent into orbit. Here is an overview of this rather forgotten series of missions. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-skylabcutaway-115x115.jpg "Skylab: Everything You Need to Know")
Skylab: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 11 Comments2013 marked 40 years since Skylab, NASAòÀÙs first post-Moon landings human spaceflight project, was sent into orbit. Here is an overview of this rather forgotten series of missions. […] -
![Spacesuits or suits for space. The name appears explicitly clear. However as there is no definitive boundary marking the edge of EarthòÀÙs gradually diminishing atmosphere and the start of space, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMAGE-of-extreme-skydive-115x115.jpg "14 Amazing Spacesuits")
14 Amazing Spacesuits
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 4 CommentsSpacesuits or suits for space. The name appears explicitly clear. However as there is no definitive boundary marking the edge of EarthòÀÙs gradually diminishing atmosphere and the start of space, […] -
![Ever fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMAGE-6-115x115.jpg "Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!")
Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!
Posted on February 14, 2013 | 2 CommentsEver fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a […] -
![The idea that the Apollo missions to the Moon were a hoax can be found in books, DVD documentaries and many websites. These claim that sending crews to the Moon […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-american-flag-115x115.jpg "5 Goofy Moonlanding Hoax Theories")
5 Goofy Moonlanding Hoax Theories
Posted on January 30, 2013 | 59 CommentsThe idea that the Apollo missions to the Moon were a hoax can be found in books, DVD documentaries and many websites. These claim that sending crews to the Moon […] -
![In June 1882, at 30 years of age, John Dreyer was appointed Director of Armagh Observatory following the death of Thomas Romney Robinson, who had held the post for a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-copenhagen-observatory-115x115.jpg "The Life of John Louis Emil Dreyer")
The Life of John Louis Emil Dreyer
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 1 CommentIn June 1882, at 30 years of age, John Dreyer was appointed Director of Armagh Observatory following the death of Thomas Romney Robinson, who had held the post for a […] -
![After an amazingly brief 17 months of designing and testing, the òÀØMoon buggyòÀÙ, the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), or Lunar Rover was used from 1971-1972 as a key component of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image_of-abandoned-LRV-115x115.jpg "NASA’s Lunar Rover: Everything You Need to Know")
NASA’s Lunar Rover: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 56 CommentsAfter an amazingly brief 17 months of designing and testing, the òÀØMoon buggyòÀÙ, the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), or Lunar Rover was used from 1971-1972 as a key component of […] -
![Music can be a great way to relax and unwind. Many people play an instrument, are part of a band or enjoying listening to their favourite song on the radio […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/image-of-Voyager-gold-disc-and-cover-115x115.jpg "A Musical Space")
A Musical Space
Posted on December 10, 2012 | No CommentsMusic can be a great way to relax and unwind. Many people play an instrument, are part of a band or enjoying listening to their favourite song on the radio […] -
![Back in December 1972, astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt spent 75 hours on the Moon before joining their comrade Ron Evans in lunar orbit for the return to Earth. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Image-of-Shorty-Crater-115x115.jpg "Apollo 17: Last Men on the Moon")
Apollo 17: Last Men on the Moon
Posted on December 5, 2012 | 7 CommentsBack in December 1972, astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt spent 75 hours on the Moon before joining their comrade Ron Evans in lunar orbit for the return to Earth. […]