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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![With Christmas only around the corner, finding the perfect gift for loved ones may be on the to-do list. So find below a list of gifts available to purchase from […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image-of-trinkets-115x115.jpg "Space and Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2015")
Space and Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2015
Posted on November 24, 2015 | No CommentsWith Christmas only around the corner, finding the perfect gift for loved ones may be on the to-do list. So find below a list of gifts available to purchase from […] -
![New HorizonòÀÙs arrival at Pluto this year, after a nine year-long traverse through the Solar System has revealed many new things about this little icy planet. Pluto used to be […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image-of-curiosity-on-mars-115x115.jpg "The Many Faces of the Solar System")
The Many Faces of the Solar System
Posted on October 20, 2015 | No CommentsNew HorizonòÀÙs arrival at Pluto this year, after a nine year-long traverse through the Solar System has revealed many new things about this little icy planet. Pluto used to be […] -
![After entering the Twittersphere in 2010 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs online presence has grown over the past few years encompassing the Astronotes blog and Facebook accounts. We at Armagh Planetarium have also […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-of-pinterest-cakes-115x115.png "Pinteresting Times Ahead For Armagh Planetarium")
Pinteresting Times Ahead For Armagh Planetarium
Posted on August 17, 2015 | 2 CommentsAfter entering the Twittersphere in 2010 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs online presence has grown over the past few years encompassing the Astronotes blog and Facebook accounts. We at Armagh Planetarium have also […] -
![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 association with BBC Stargazing Live 2015 and the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomical Society (NIAAS) Armagh Planetarium is opening its doors for a free open evening on Tuesday 24th of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/stargazer-115x115.jpg "Free Open Night at the Planetarium for Stargazing Live")
Free Open Night at the Planetarium for Stargazing Live
Posted on March 13, 2015 | No CommentsIn association with BBC Stargazing Live 2015 and the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomical Society (NIAAS) Armagh Planetarium is opening its doors for a free open evening on Tuesday 24th of […] -
![So far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-jupiter-and-moons-115x115.jpg "10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True")
10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsSo far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […] -
![NASAòÀÙs Dawn Space Craft is already a success story. It was launched on board a Delta IIˆà rocket in 2007, has spent 14 months investigating the asteroid Vesta, is using […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-ceres-from-herschel-115x115.jpg "Dawn at Ceres")
Dawn at Ceres
Posted on January 20, 2015 | No CommentsNASAòÀÙs Dawn Space Craft is already a success story. It was launched on board a Delta IIˆà rocket in 2007, has spent 14 months investigating the asteroid Vesta, is using […] -
![In 2014 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 1 million page views from all over the world. What were all these people coming to see? Here are the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/featured-image-of-Jack-Schmidt-apollo_17-115x115.jpg "10 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2014")
10 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2014
Posted on January 8, 2015 | 5 CommentsIn 2014 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 1 million page views from all over the world. What were all these people coming to see? Here are the […] -
![As the festive period is here once again, a lot of social gatherings and family time are part of the itinerary for most. So this year instead of telling the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-of-lots-of-planets-115x115.jpg "Top 20 Awesome Facts About Space")
Top 20 Awesome Facts About Space
Posted on December 19, 2014 | 73 CommentsAs the festive period is here once again, a lot of social gatherings and family time are part of the itinerary for most. So this year instead of telling the […] -
![ItòÀÙs beginning to look a lot like Christmas. All of our entries for our 2014 Christmas Card competition are up on display at the Planetarium for all to enjoy over […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-of-conors-card-115x115.jpg "Christmas Card Winners 2014")
Christmas Card Winners 2014
Posted on December 5, 2014 | No CommentsItòÀÙs beginning to look a lot like Christmas. All of our entries for our 2014 Christmas Card competition are up on display at the Planetarium for all to enjoy over […]