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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![There are around 3000 human-made satellites in working order around the Earth, however if the debris of old and damaged satellites are taken into account the number increases dramatically. Ever […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-thermal-blanket-from-sts88-115x115.jpg "The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery")
The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery
Posted on July 18, 2013 | 476 CommentsThere are around 3000 human-made satellites in working order around the Earth, however if the debris of old and damaged satellites are taken into account the number increases dramatically. Ever […] -
![On 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. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-exp35-eva-115x115.jpg "Orbital Mechanics: Image of the Month")
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. […] -
![Canadian 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 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-brazilian-brain-115x115.jpg "Chris Hadfield: Canada’s Space Sensation")
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 […] -
![Imagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/image-of-Ireland-at-night-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station")
10 Amazing Photos Taken from the International Space Station
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 16 CommentsImagine you had a window looking over our world.ˆà What pictures would you take and what sights would you see?ˆà Thanks to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station we […] -
![Ever 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 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMAGE-6-115x115.jpg "Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!")
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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Music can be a great way to relax and unwind. Many people play an instrument, are part of a band or enjoying listening to their favourite song on the radio […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/image-of-Voyager-gold-disc-and-cover-115x115.jpg "A Musical Space")
A Musical Space
Posted on December 10, 2012 | No CommentsMusic can be a great way to relax and unwind. Many people play an instrument, are part of a band or enjoying listening to their favourite song on the radio […] -
![Ever had a frustrating morning and wished you could òÀØHulk-outòÀÙ or that some superhuman abilities were within your grasp even for the briefest of moments?With the psyche of superheroes very […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMAGE-of-cosmic-ray-tracks-115x115.jpg "100 Years of Cosmic Rays")
100 Years of Cosmic Rays
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 1 CommentEver had a frustrating morning and wished you could òÀØHulk-outòÀÙ or that some superhuman abilities were within your grasp even for the briefest of moments?With the psyche of superheroes very […] -
![Perhaps you havenòÀÙt noticed but new Astronotes posts have been a little short on the ground of late.IòÀÙd love to be able to say that this was because I was […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Image-of-ISS-star-trails-115x115.jpg "Getting back up to speed")
Getting back up to speed
Posted on July 17, 2012 | No CommentsPerhaps you havenòÀÙt noticed but new Astronotes posts have been a little short on the ground of late.IòÀÙd love to be able to say that this was because I was […] -
![In the upcoming weeks you will be hearing in the news the words òÀÜDragon SpacecraftòÀÝ, so Sinead McNicholl has the full story on what exactly this new vehicle is and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-of-dragonlab-in-orbit-115x115.jpg "2012: Year of the Dragon?")
2012: Year of the Dragon?
Posted on April 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsIn the upcoming weeks you will be hearing in the news the words òÀÜDragon SpacecraftòÀÝ, so Sinead McNicholl has the full story on what exactly this new vehicle is and […]