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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Armagh Planetarium Archive
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![The world-wide community of stargazers has been saddened by the passing of one of its great characters. Patrick Moore was a hugely popular figure whose many books, television appearances and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sir_patrick_moore_1246283574_crop_550x367-115x115.jpg "Sir Patrick Moore RIP")
Sir Patrick Moore RIP
Posted on December 9, 2012 | 4 CommentsThe world-wide community of stargazers has been saddened by the passing of one of its great characters. Patrick Moore was a hugely popular figure whose many books, television appearances and […] -
![Imagine you’re one of the crew on the first mission to Mars. Stepping on the Red Planet for the first time is the adventure of a life time and you’re […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Image-of-Astronauts-game-115x115.jpg "The Ultimate Space Game")
The Ultimate Space Game
Posted on November 29, 2012 | No CommentsImagine you’re one of the crew on the first mission to Mars. Stepping on the Red Planet for the first time is the adventure of a life time and you’re […] -
![Sleigh bells ring are you listening, Have yourself a Merry little Christmas, It’s the most wonderful time of the yearòÀæ.It sounds like it is getting close to Christmas so get […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AP_External-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2012")
Top 10 Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2012
Posted on October 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsSleigh bells ring are you listening, Have yourself a Merry little Christmas, It’s the most wonderful time of the yearòÀæ.It sounds like it is getting close to Christmas so get […] -
![Once, about four billion years ago, an asteroid about a kilometre and a half across fell on our Moon.It fell unwitnessed by the brooding, lifeless Earth which loomed large in […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image-of-lindsay-crater-115x115.png "A Piece of Armagh on the Moon: Image of the Month")
A Piece of Armagh on the Moon: Image of the Month
Posted on August 23, 2012 | 2 CommentsOnce, about four billion years ago, an asteroid about a kilometre and a half across fell on our Moon.It fell unwitnessed by the brooding, lifeless Earth which loomed large in […] -
![Armagh Planetarium’s great balloon race has ended.ˆà The results are in and they have been checked and verified.ˆà There were balloon reports on the Cathedral Road, the Battleford Road and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image-of-ascending-balloons-115x115.jpg "Up, Up and Away! Armagh Planetarium’s Great Balloon Race")
Up, Up and Away! Armagh Planetarium’s Great Balloon Race
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium’s great balloon race has ended.ˆà The results are in and they have been checked and verified.ˆà There were balloon reports on the Cathedral Road, the Battleford Road and […] -
![Discover Science and Engineering is calling for all national primary schools to register for the Discover Primary Science and Maths, Award Of Science & Maths Excellences. The Discover Primary […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image-of-Discover-Primary-Science-115x115.jpg "Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths")
Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsDiscover Science and Engineering is calling for all national primary schools to register for the Discover Primary Science and Maths, Award Of Science & Maths Excellences. The Discover Primary […] -
![After last yearòÀÙs success, BBC2òÀÙs Stargazing Live returned to our screens this month for another three nights of astronomy wonders.ˆà Holding the reins again were the charismatic Professor Brian Cox […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Image-of-Stargazing-Jan-2012-in-Armagh-115x115.jpg "Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh")
Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 1 CommentAfter last yearòÀÙs success, BBC2òÀÙs Stargazing Live returned to our screens this month for another three nights of astronomy wonders.ˆà Holding the reins again were the charismatic Professor Brian Cox […] -
![The aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with EarthòÀÙs polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_1216-115x115.jpg "Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?")
Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with EarthòÀÙs polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the […] -
![ˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-Emerald-Garrison-Attacks-Planetarium-Astronaut-115x115.jpg "Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium")
Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […] -
![Our Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-quasar-115x115.jpg "Want to know more about astronomy?")
Want to know more about astronomy?
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsOur Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to […]