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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So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? ˆàHave you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? ˆàIf the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is […] -
The Shuttle and Me
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsNASA’s final Shuttle flight is due this week, in this article Colin Johnston reveals what this historic space project has meant to him. (This article is a sequel to […] -
Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsArmagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are òÀØout of this worldòÀÙ. In the PlanetariumòÀÙs amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you […] -
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 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 […] -
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 […] -
Cosmic Cuilcagh: a not to be missed out of this world event!
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 1 CommentCosmic Cuilagh is an exciting weekend of free astronomical events coming in 12-13 March 2011 at Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves Geopark. Sinead McNicholl has the details. The Marble Arch Caves […] -
Armagh Planetarium Blasts off for a Year of Stargazing
Posted on January 20, 2011 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium kicked off 2011 in style with some amazing astronomy-based events in association with theˆà BBC. Sinead McNicholl has a personal report of our part in the exciting Stargazing […] -
BBC Stargazing Live at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on January 3, 2011 | 1 CommentIn this first week of 2011, BBC Two is presenting three nights of extraordinary astronomical events and the team at Armagh Planetarium is joining in the fun with our own […] -
Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas
Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 CommentItòÀÙs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […]