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 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 […] -
![òÀÜEncouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineeringˆàand scienceòÀÝ This is the motto for the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which takes place across the globe. ˆàThe prize, if […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DSC_0311-115x115.jpg "St Patrick’s Academy Rockets Ahead")
St Patrick’s Academy Rockets Ahead
Posted on May 1, 2014 | No CommentsòÀÜEncouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineeringˆàand scienceòÀÝ This is the motto for the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which takes place across the globe. ˆàThe prize, if […] -
![The Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-planet-aliens-show-115x115.jpg "Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium")
Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium
Posted on March 7, 2014 | No CommentsThe Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […] -
![Looking back at the history of female astronomers, it was sure to be filled with some drama and struggles. Like many other professions over the centuries women have striven to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-Henrietta-Swan-Leavitt-115x115.jpg "3 Female Astronomers Who Struggled for the Stars")
3 Female Astronomers Who Struggled for the Stars
Posted on January 29, 2014 | 1 CommentLooking back at the history of female astronomers, it was sure to be filled with some drama and struggles. Like many other professions over the centuries women have striven to […] -
![Chris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-chris-hadfield-at-planetarium-115x115.jpg "Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh")
Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh
Posted on January 17, 2014 | 1 CommentChris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […] -
![Armagh Planetarium hosted an amazing week-long live theatre performance of the Dragons of Azrael in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Arts and leisureòÀÙs Creativity Month.ˆà Creativity month is an […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-dragon-Twins1-115x115.jpg "The Dragons of Armagh Planetarium")
The Dragons of Armagh Planetarium
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium hosted an amazing week-long live theatre performance of the Dragons of Azrael in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Arts and leisureòÀÙs Creativity Month.ˆà Creativity month is an […] -
![Space is something that fascinates many.ˆà Every day there are technological advances, new research being carried out and even historical space related anniversaries.ˆà Where would we be without those valuable […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-nasadotcom-115x115.png "The 10 Best Space and Astronomy Sites on the Internet")
The 10 Best Space and Astronomy Sites on the Internet
Posted on March 15, 2013 | 25 CommentsSpace is something that fascinates many.ˆà Every day there are technological advances, new research being carried out and even historical space related anniversaries.ˆà Where would we be without those valuable […] -
![We live in an age when dazzling astronomical imagery is everywhere. We are privileged to have immediate access to close ups of the worlds of the Solar System thanks to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-M42_14-jan2013-115x115.jpg "Telescope nights at Armagh Planetarium")
Telescope nights at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on February 20, 2013 | 3 CommentsWe live in an age when dazzling astronomical imagery is everywhere. We are privileged to have immediate access to close ups of the worlds of the Solar System thanks to […] -
![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 […] -
![This year we at Armagh Planetarium held our Christmas Card competition for the second year running and were overwhelmed with the number of outstanding designs mixing the themes of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Inver-college-KS3-Winner-001-115x115.jpg "Christmas Card Competition Winners: Images of the Month")
Christmas Card Competition Winners: Images of the Month
Posted on December 19, 2012 | No CommentsThis year we at Armagh Planetarium held our Christmas Card competition for the second year running and were overwhelmed with the number of outstanding designs mixing the themes of […]