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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![Has lurid fiction like the movie Iron Sky any basis in fact? ˆàEveryone knows that WW2 Germany developed rockets far in advance of the Allies, but some argue that in […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Silverbird-in-flight-115x115.jpg "Nazis in Space: The Truth about Hitler’s Space Program")
Nazis in Space: The Truth about Hitler’s Space Program
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 37 CommentsHas lurid fiction like the movie Iron Sky any basis in fact? ˆàEveryone knows that WW2 Germany developed rockets far in advance of the Allies, but some argue that in […] -
![It is June 30 1971, and a ground crew in Kazakhstan are waiting to recover three cosmonauts from the Soyuz 11 spacecraft. The trio, the first space station crew, are […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Soyuz-11-Crew-115x115.jpg "Soyuz 11: The Truth About the Salyut 1 Space Disaster")
Soyuz 11: The Truth About the Salyut 1 Space Disaster
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 4 CommentsIt is June 30 1971, and a ground crew in Kazakhstan are waiting to recover three cosmonauts from the Soyuz 11 spacecraft. The trio, the first space station crew, are […] -
![What can you see in the June night sky? During the month of June there is precious little darkness. Nevertheless thereòÀÙs plenty to see and ponder on in the night […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-western-sky-in-June-115x115.jpg "June Night Sky Wonders")
June Night Sky Wonders
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 1 CommentWhat can you see in the June night sky? During the month of June there is precious little darkness. Nevertheless thereòÀÙs plenty to see and ponder on in the night […] -
![Ice Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-London_in_Ice_Age-115x115.jpg "Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium")
Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 1 CommentIce Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […] -
![Digistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Digital-Theatre_astronaut1-115x115.jpg "Digistar 4 comes to Armagh")
Digistar 4 comes to Armagh
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 1 CommentDigistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […] -
![NASAòÀÙs Dawn spaceprobe is approaching the asteroid Vesta. At a distance of 483 000 km, the spacecraft has made images rivalling the best Hubble Space Telescope views of this fascinating […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-dawn-spacecraft-115x115.jpg "Vesta comes into view")
Vesta comes into view
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsNASAòÀÙs Dawn spaceprobe is approaching the asteroid Vesta. At a distance of 483 000 km, the spacecraft has made images rivalling the best Hubble Space Telescope views of this fascinating […] -
![Globular clusters, tightly packed masses of stars are dazzling celestial spectacles as shown by this new European Southern Observatory image. This dramatic image depicts Omega Centauri, one of 200 or […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Omega-centauri-115x115.jpg "Image of the Month: 300,000 stars at once!")
Image of the Month: 300,000 stars at once!
Posted on June 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsGlobular clusters, tightly packed masses of stars are dazzling celestial spectacles as shown by this new European Southern Observatory image. This dramatic image depicts Omega Centauri, one of 200 or […] -
![Unlike previous voyages of exploration, humanityòÀÙs first steps on the Moon did not inspire great works of art and literature. In fact Project Apollo has rarely even intruded in to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image-of-apollo_11_flag-raising-115x115.jpg "Apollo in Hollywood: 8 Moonlanding Movies")
Apollo in Hollywood: 8 Moonlanding Movies
Posted on June 9, 2011 | 5 CommentsUnlike previous voyages of exploration, humanityòÀÙs first steps on the Moon did not inspire great works of art and literature. In fact Project Apollo has rarely even intruded in to […] -
![St. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Endeavour-docked-with-ISS-115x115.jpg "An out of this world event in Dungannon")
An out of this world event in Dungannon
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No CommentsSt. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […] -
![The nearby galaxy NGC 6744, similar to the Milky Way, has been imaged by the European Southern Observatory. What can we see in this beautiful galactic portrait? Barred spiral galaxy […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-NGC6744-115x115.jpg "NGC 6744: the Milky Way’s Cosmic Twin?")
NGC 6744: the Milky Way’s Cosmic Twin?
Posted on June 2, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe nearby galaxy NGC 6744, similar to the Milky Way, has been imaged by the European Southern Observatory. What can we see in this beautiful galactic portrait? Barred spiral galaxy […]