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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![In 2015 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 2.6 million page views (and over 75 million web hits*) from all over the world. It seems we’re doing something […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image-of-planet-formation-115x115.jpg "20 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2015")
20 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2015
Posted on January 4, 2016 | 2 CommentsIn 2015 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 2.6 million page views (and over 75 million web hits*) from all over the world. It seems we’re doing something […] -
![For anyone who is not feeling the Christmas spirit yet this Christmas, Armagh Planetarium is definitely the place you will find it! We held our 5th annual Christmas Card Competition […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Aodhan-OConnor-aged-9p.6-from-Ballyoran-Primary-School-115x115.jpg "Christmas Card Competition Winners 2015")
Christmas Card Competition Winners 2015
Posted on December 16, 2015 | No CommentsFor anyone who is not feeling the Christmas spirit yet this Christmas, Armagh Planetarium is definitely the place you will find it! We held our 5th annual Christmas Card Competition […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![In July 2015 Belfast Met opened its doors to budding astronauts, pilots and app geniuses with a new series of STEM summer camps. The free activity camps took place at […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-of-lady-with-rocket-cropped1-115x115.jpg "Belfast Met Space Camp Has a Blast at Armagh Planetarium!")
Belfast Met Space Camp Has a Blast at Armagh Planetarium!
Posted on August 6, 2015 | No CommentsIn July 2015 Belfast Met opened its doors to budding astronauts, pilots and app geniuses with a new series of STEM summer camps. The free activity camps took place at […] -
![My relationship with Tom Mason nearly got off to a rocky start when I thought I was going to have to throw him out of his own planetarium! Once […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image-of-tom-mason-at-planetarium-115x115.jpg "Tom Mason: A Fond Farewell from Armagh Planetarium")
Tom Mason: A Fond Farewell from Armagh Planetarium
Posted on June 2, 2015 | 3 CommentsMy relationship with Tom Mason nearly got off to a rocky start when I thought I was going to have to throw him out of his own planetarium! Once […] -
![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 […] -
![If youòÀÙve ever looked up at a sky full of stars and wondered just what else is out there then you might want to come to Ballyhackamore Public Library on […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image-of-milky-way-over-dome-115x115.jpg "What’s Out There? A talk hosted by Ballyhackamore Library")
What’s Out There? A talk hosted by Ballyhackamore Library
Posted on February 26, 2015 | No CommentsIf youòÀÙve ever looked up at a sky full of stars and wondered just what else is out there then you might want to come to Ballyhackamore Public Library on […] -
![The Universe is shrouded in mystery yet through the Centuries, mankind has slowly unravelled many of its dark secrets. Mark Thompson: Stargazer reveals the hidden nature of the Universe, brought […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/featured-image-of-Mark-Thompson-115x115.jpg "Mark Thompson, Astronomy Star, at Armagh Planetarium")
Mark Thompson, Astronomy Star, at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on January 12, 2015 | No CommentsThe Universe is shrouded in mystery yet through the Centuries, mankind has slowly unravelled many of its dark secrets. Mark Thompson: Stargazer reveals the hidden nature of the Universe, brought […] -
![Every child at some stage dreams of reaching the stars and sadly as we grow up the reality of becoming an astronaut often disappears as it seems to become unreachable. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-Astronaut-Training-115x115.jpg "Astronaut training at Armagh Planetarium")
Astronaut training at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on January 12, 2015 | No CommentsEvery child at some stage dreams of reaching the stars and sadly as we grow up the reality of becoming an astronaut often disappears as it seems to become unreachable. […]