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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![This year has started off with perhaps a little more promise than the last, not only did the world not end but a new Mayan calendar has started, mysterious planet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-Comet-kohoutek-115x115.jpg "2013’s Space Odysseys")
2013’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 8, 2013 | No CommentsThis year has started off with perhaps a little more promise than the last, not only did the world not end but a new Mayan calendar has started, mysterious planet […] -
![Have you ever found yourself staring up into the sky wishing you knew the name of that odd shaped star pattern, or had an endless debate with someone about what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Image-of-orion-and-taurus-115x115.jpg "November Night Sky Wonders")
November Night Sky Wonders
Posted on November 15, 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever found yourself staring up into the sky wishing you knew the name of that odd shaped star pattern, or had an endless debate with someone about what […] -
![Comet ISON is coming!This newly-discovered comet may by November 2013 be an unforgettable spectacle, dominating the night sky.The comet may be even brighter than the fondly-remembered Hale-Bopp of 1997! […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image-of-Comet-ISON-115x115.jpg "Comet ISON: The Comet of the Century?")
Comet ISON: The Comet of the Century?
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 3 CommentsComet ISON is coming!This newly-discovered comet may by November 2013 be an unforgettable spectacle, dominating the night sky.The comet may be even brighter than the fondly-remembered Hale-Bopp of 1997! […] -
![The summer months have been particularly uneventful, or more so the events have been hard to spot in the bright summer nights but the month of August has some amazing […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image-of-meteor-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the August Sky")
Wonders of the August Sky
Posted on August 7, 2012 | No CommentsThe summer months have been particularly uneventful, or more so the events have been hard to spot in the bright summer nights but the month of August has some amazing […] -
![With the summer well underway we can really delve into some of the summertime treats the night sky has to offer us.Although the duration of darkness in the summer nights […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/image-of-MilkyWay_behind_Tree-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the July Sky")
Wonders of the July Sky
Posted on July 23, 2012 | No CommentsWith the summer well underway we can really delve into some of the summertime treats the night sky has to offer us.Although the duration of darkness in the summer nights […] -
![The Leonids are one of the many annual meteor showers. The name comes from how they appear to emerge from the constellation Leo- the term for their apparent point of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Image-of-Leonids-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the November Sky: Leonids Meteor Shower")
Wonders of the November Sky: Leonids Meteor Shower
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsThe Leonids are one of the many annual meteor showers. The name comes from how they appear to emerge from the constellation Leo- the term for their apparent point of […] -
![What was the Star of Bethlehem? Recorded only in the Gospel of Matthew, this mysterious celestial object is said to have heralded the Nativity. For millennia stargazers have wondered what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Image-of-mystery-of-xmas-star-115x115.jpg "6 Theories about the Star of Bethlehem")
6 Theories about the Star of Bethlehem
Posted on November 10, 2011 | 19 CommentsWhat was the Star of Bethlehem? Recorded only in the Gospel of Matthew, this mysterious celestial object is said to have heralded the Nativity. For millennia stargazers have wondered what […] -
![The approaching Comet Elenin has triggered suspicious and fearful speculation among some observers. A contribution to this brouhaha has been the lack of images of this visitor from deep space, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-elenin_1aug2011-115x115.jpg "Comet Elenin Images from STEREO-B spacecraft")
Comet Elenin Images from STEREO-B spacecraft
Posted on August 3, 2011 | 72 CommentsThe approaching Comet Elenin has triggered suspicious and fearful speculation among some observers. A contribution to this brouhaha has been the lack of images of this visitor from deep space, […] -
![The Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its peak on 12 and 13 August. One of the annual treats on the astronomical calendar, this display of celestial pyrotechnics thrills and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-Perseid_Meteor_2009-115x115.jpg "All about the 2011 Perseids")
All about the 2011 Perseids
Posted on August 2, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its peak on 12 and 13 August. One of the annual treats on the astronomical calendar, this display of celestial pyrotechnics thrills and […] -
![Ice 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 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-London_in_Ice_Age-115x115.jpg "Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium")
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 […]