Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, Im Colin, welcoming you to Astronotes, the Planetariums 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 far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-jupiter-and-moons-115x115.jpg "10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True")
10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsSo far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […] -
![Already the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a micro […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-partial_solar_eclipse_may_20_2012_minneapolis-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in March")
Stargazing in March
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsAlready the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a micro […] -
![January is the marmite of every year, individuals either love it or hate it as it brings the beginning of a New Year and new opportunities yet marks the end […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-Winter-Circle-Jan-115x115.png "Stargazing in January")
Stargazing in January
Posted on January 6, 2015 | No CommentsJanuary is the marmite of every year, individuals either love it or hate it as it brings the beginning of a New Year and new opportunities yet marks the end […] -
![When we think of the constellations of this time of year, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila and Hercules are first to come to mind. However there are other overlooked constellations out there, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-of-s.triangle-115x115.png "Stargazing in September")
Stargazing in September
Posted on September 8, 2014 | No CommentsWhen we think of the constellations of this time of year, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila and Hercules are first to come to mind. However there are other overlooked constellations out there, […] -
![We all know of the pioneering journey of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the sometimes forgotten third astronaut Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first astronauts to successfully land […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image-of-apollo_11_flag-raising-115x115.jpg "11 Strange Facts You Didnt Know About the First Moon Landing")
11 Strange Facts You Didnt Know About the First Moon Landing
Posted on August 1, 2014 | 156 CommentsWe all know of the pioneering journey of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the sometimes forgotten third astronaut Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first astronauts to successfully land […] -
![On 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/image-of-hercules-and-surroundings-115x115.png "Stargazing in June")
Stargazing in June
Posted on June 10, 2014 | No CommentsOn 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […] -
![Is it possible that ancient cultures 7000 years ago knew how to create flying machines to traverse the sky and beyond using a technology that NASA engineers are still trying […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image-of-ion_head-115x115.jpg "Was NASA Technology Predicted in Ancient Indian Writings?")
Was NASA Technology Predicted in Ancient Indian Writings?
Posted on May 28, 2014 | 114 CommentsIs it possible that ancient cultures 7000 years ago knew how to create flying machines to traverse the sky and beyond using a technology that NASA engineers are still trying […] -
![We could call April The month of the Hairy Beasts as well encounter more than a few as we leapfrog across the constellations over the next few weeks! And will […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-of_Voorwerp-115x115.jpg "April Night Sky Wonders")
April Night Sky Wonders
Posted on April 8, 2014 | No CommentsWe could call April The month of the Hairy Beasts as well encounter more than a few as we leapfrog across the constellations over the next few weeks! And will […] -
![Double Hubble toil and trouble… -While some stargazers will recognise the slight liberty taken with the witches famous words in Shakespeares Macbeth, more than a double take of Hubble telescope […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-of-Ghost-like-nebula-115x115.jpg "October Night Wonders")
October Night Wonders
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 1 CommentDouble Hubble toil and trouble… -While some stargazers will recognise the slight liberty taken with the witches famous words in Shakespeares Macbeth, more than a double take of Hubble telescope […] -
![Although the back-to-school month may see many of us locked away in darkened rooms on more than one occasion, where curtains are left open we may just find our rooms […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-of_M39-115x115.jpg "September Night Sky Wonders")
September Night Sky Wonders
Posted on September 9, 2013 | 1 CommentAlthough the back-to-school month may see many of us locked away in darkened rooms on more than one occasion, where curtains are left open we may just find our rooms […]