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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![As we further consider spacesuits we may find a question arising in many of our minds: Why build any new spacesuits at all? Why not just reuse previous designs, especially […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-z1-microgravity-test-115x115.jpg "Spacesuits of the Future")
Spacesuits of the Future
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 3 CommentsAs we further consider spacesuits we may find a question arising in many of our minds: Why build any new spacesuits at all? Why not just reuse previous designs, especially […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Now hopefully any January blues are well and truly dispersed by now and you are prepared to take full advantage of the dark February night sky. Although special events may […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-Moon-115x115.jpg "The Night sky in February 2013")
The Night sky in February 2013
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsNow hopefully any January blues are well and truly dispersed by now and you are prepared to take full advantage of the dark February night sky. Although special events may […] -
![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 […] -
![On the weekend of the 14and 15 of July 2012 we held a pinhole photography event.ˆà This was led by the world renowned pinhole photographer Justin Quinnell.ˆà Justin has been […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-Outside-Planetarium-115x115.jpg "Images of the Month: The Beauty of Pinhole Photography")
Images of the Month: The Beauty of Pinhole Photography
Posted on January 29, 2013 | 1 CommentOn the weekend of the 14and 15 of July 2012 we held a pinhole photography event.ˆà This was led by the world renowned pinhole photographer Justin Quinnell.ˆà Justin has been […] -
![1 February 2013 will be the tenth anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew. After a routine science mission the orbiter was making a daytime […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Image-of-columbia-crew-115x115.jpg "Columbia Tragedy: A Horrifying Memory")
Columbia Tragedy: A Horrifying Memory
Posted on January 24, 2013 | 1 Comment1 February 2013 will be the tenth anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew. After a routine science mission the orbiter was making a daytime […] -
![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 […] -
![Percival Lowell was born into a wealthy Boston family on 13 March 1855. òÀØNo man is an islandòÀÙ so like all of us he was a product of his times […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Image-of-Lowells_Mars_channels-115x115.jpg "Percival Lowell: a man with a mission and vision")
Percival Lowell: a man with a mission and vision
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 3 CommentsPercival Lowell was born into a wealthy Boston family on 13 March 1855. òÀØNo man is an islandòÀÙ so like all of us he was a product of his times […]