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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![If you missed the Lyrids meteor shower in April, starting of May you had another chance to see some shooting stars as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image-of-Jupiter-Venus-and-Mercury-on-7-May-115x115.png "Stargazing in May")
Stargazing in May
Posted on May 20, 2015 | No CommentsIf you missed the Lyrids meteor shower in April, starting of May you had another chance to see some shooting stars as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on the […] -
![A research group called the Eagleworks at NASAòÀÙs Johnson Space Center in Texas is tasked with investigating novel space propulsion techniques. These include both warp drive concepts to enable faster […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image-of-moon-from-Apollo-12-115x115.jpg "NASA’s Space Drive Experiments: The Plot Thickens")
NASA’s Space Drive Experiments: The Plot Thickens
Posted on May 11, 2015 | 3 CommentsA research group called the Eagleworks at NASAòÀÙs Johnson Space Center in Texas is tasked with investigating novel space propulsion techniques. These include both warp drive concepts to enable faster […] -
![In November 2014, the European Space AgencyòÀÙs washing-machine-sized investigation and analysis lander lab Philae, did something that no other automated probe had ever done before, it successfully landed on a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Image-of_Rosetta_PhilaeDispatched-115x115.jpg "10 Lessons From ESA’s Comet Mission")
10 Lessons From ESA’s Comet Mission
Posted on April 10, 2015 | No CommentsIn November 2014, the European Space AgencyòÀÙs washing-machine-sized investigation and analysis lander lab Philae, did something that no other automated probe had ever done before, it successfully landed on a […] -
![The òÀØDog StaròÀÙ or Sirius is a star that has its influential place in astronomical history. It is mentioned as far back as the Babylonians and was used to help […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sirius-mystery-115x115.jpg "The Sirius Mystery")
The Sirius Mystery
Posted on April 1, 2015 | No CommentsThe òÀØDog StaròÀÙ or Sirius is a star that has its influential place in astronomical history. It is mentioned as far back as the Babylonians and was used to help […] -
![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 […] -
![With a òÀØspace-exploration CVòÀÙ big enough to eclipse the achievements of most of the other space probes in its class, the Cassini-Huygens orbiter has revealed much from one of our […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/NASA_JPL_SScI_TitanDarkside-115x115.jpg "Titan: Cassini Orbiter Continues to Unravel its Secrets")
Titan: Cassini Orbiter Continues to Unravel its Secrets
Posted on March 26, 2015 | No CommentsWith a òÀØspace-exploration CVòÀÙ big enough to eclipse the achievements of most of the other space probes in its class, the Cassini-Huygens orbiter has revealed much from one of our […] -
![One year or 365.25 days, the length of time it takes the Earth to complete one orbital path around the Sun and the length of time American astronaut Scott Kelly […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Image-of-one-year-crew-115x115.jpg "The One Year Crew")
The One Year Crew
Posted on March 25, 2015 | No CommentsOne year or 365.25 days, the length of time it takes the Earth to complete one orbital path around the Sun and the length of time American astronaut Scott Kelly […] -
![In July 2015, we will finally have our long-awaited closeup views of the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons when NASA’s New Horizons probe flies past the tiny and distant […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Image-of-NewHorizons-PlutoFlyby-115x115.jpg "How You Can Pick Pluto’s Placenames!")
How You Can Pick Pluto’s Placenames!
Posted on March 24, 2015 | 1 CommentIn July 2015, we will finally have our long-awaited closeup views of the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons when NASA’s New Horizons probe flies past the tiny and distant […] -
![As everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-November_3_2013_Partial_Eclipse_in_Ghana-115x115.jpg "Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014")
Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014
Posted on March 16, 2015 | No CommentsAs everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […] -
![Would you like to discover more about the night sky? Stargazing the Night Sky is a short and very informal course is for complete beginners who want to know […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-Starry_Night_at_La_Silla-115x115.jpg "Stargazing the Night Sky Course Returns in April")
Stargazing the Night Sky Course Returns in April
Posted on March 16, 2015 | No CommentsWould you like to discover more about the night sky? Stargazing the Night Sky is a short and very informal course is for complete beginners who want to know […]