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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![Goodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image-of-planets-in-morning-115x115.png "The February 2016 Night Sky")
The February 2016 Night Sky
Posted on February 2, 2016 | No CommentsGoodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […] -
![Happy New Year! Welcome to January 2016, and if you havenòÀÙt made a New YearòÀÙs resolution yet (or you have made one but want to sneakily change it,) why not […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image-of-Winter-Circle-115x115.png "The January 2016 Night Sky")
The January 2016 Night Sky
Posted on January 7, 2016 | 6 CommentsHappy New Year! Welcome to January 2016, and if you havenòÀÙt made a New YearòÀÙs resolution yet (or you have made one but want to sneakily change it,) why not […] -
![The nights are getting very dark and there is a definite chill in the air. Hello November, and hello to some brilliant stargazing opportunities. The Earth’s tilt means that now […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image-of-m45-115x115.jpg "The November 2015 Night Sky")
The November 2015 Night Sky
Posted on November 4, 2015 | No CommentsThe nights are getting very dark and there is a definite chill in the air. Hello November, and hello to some brilliant stargazing opportunities. The Earth’s tilt means that now […] -
![Welcome to October! The nights are now longer and the stars come out earlier. Yes it may be getting close to winter, but who doesnòÀÙt like autumn? October is full […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image-of-Andromeda-Galaxy-by-NASA-JPLCaltech-115x115.jpg "The October 2015 Night Sky")
The October 2015 Night Sky
Posted on October 5, 2015 | 1 CommentWelcome to October! The nights are now longer and the stars come out earlier. Yes it may be getting close to winter, but who doesnòÀÙt like autumn? October is full […] -
![As we head into spring itòÀÙs time for dusting off those telescope lenses and brushing up on some constellations. With the warmer weather coming in thereòÀÙs also hope to see […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-Mercury-and-venus-End-of-April-115x115.png "Stargazing in April")
Stargazing in April
Posted on March 27, 2015 | No CommentsAs we head into spring itòÀÙs time for dusting off those telescope lenses and brushing up on some constellations. With the warmer weather coming in thereòÀÙs also hope to see […] -
![The shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image-of-Jupiter-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in February")
Stargazing in February
Posted on February 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsThe shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […] -
![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 […] -
![The December skies mark my favourite time of the year for stargazing. Despite the cold weather, the skies promise the best opportunities to see what lies beyond the EarthòÀÙs atmosphere. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-of-M42-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in December")
Stargazing in December
Posted on December 5, 2014 | 4 CommentsThe December skies mark my favourite time of the year for stargazing. Despite the cold weather, the skies promise the best opportunities to see what lies beyond the EarthòÀÙs atmosphere. […] -
![October is an interesting month for astronomers as World Space Week falls from 4 October until 10 October and coincidentally itòÀÙs a good month for keen astronomers to take to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-of-Andromeda-from-nasa-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in October")
Stargazing in October
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 2 CommentsOctober is an interesting month for astronomers as World Space Week falls from 4 October until 10 October and coincidentally itòÀÙs a good month for keen astronomers to take to […] -
![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, […]