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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Space and Astronomy Around the World
Posted on March 13, 2014 | No CommentsAstronomy is a science that knows no borders. Everyone around the world can look up to the sky and see the Universe in front of them, providing the glare from […] -
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 […] -
Take part in Mission X 2014
Posted on December 16, 2013 | 1 CommentMission X: Train Like an Astronaut is an international educational challenge focusing on fitness and nutrition encouraging students to “train like an astronaut.” The six week challenge which runs from […] -
8 Myths About Neil ArmstrongòÀÙs Flight to the Moon
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 123 CommentsWith the anniversary of the passing of one of the most iconic figures in mankindòÀÙs space exploration program, it affords us an excuse to re-examine the short but history-making space […] -
The Dangers of Space Travel
Posted on June 8, 2013 | 11 CommentsIt is probably every rookie astronautòÀÙs nightmare, and probably even a veteran astronautòÀÙs nightmare…scratch that itòÀÙs probably every single astronaut’s biggest fear that their spacecraft is destroyed whilst out on […] -
Orbital Mechanics: Image of the Month
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsOn 4 May 2013 astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn left the warmth and atmosphere of the International Space Station to repair a leak of ammonia coolant from the ISS. […] -
Chris Hadfield: Canada’s Space Sensation
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsCanadian born astronaut Chris Hadfield has made his country extremely proud over his many years in service, from his countless honours and experiences as a pilot, to being the first […] -
Skylab: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 11 Comments2013 marked 40 years since Skylab, NASAòÀÙs first post-Moon landings human spaceflight project, was sent into orbit. Here is an overview of this rather forgotten series of missions. […] -
Spacesuits of the Future
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 3 CommentsAs we further consider spacesuits we may find a question arising in many of our minds: Why build any new spacesuits at all? Why not just reuse previous designs, especially […] -
Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!
Posted on February 14, 2013 | 2 CommentsEver fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a […]