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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![Looming large in the after dark southern sky in July is the large and overlapping but often overlooked constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens. Lacking outstandingly bright stars these òÀÜtwo for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image-of-SN1604-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in July")
Stargazing in July
Posted on July 22, 2014 | 1 CommentLooming large in the after dark southern sky in July is the large and overlapping but often overlooked constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens. Lacking outstandingly bright stars these òÀÜtwo for […] -
![Once again, astronomers around the world are investigating a stellar explosion, a supernova, in M82, a galaxy 12 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Although supernovae are […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-M82-position-115x115.png "Supernova in the Cigar Galaxy")
Supernova in the Cigar Galaxy
Posted on January 22, 2014 | No CommentsOnce again, astronomers around the world are investigating a stellar explosion, a supernova, in M82, a galaxy 12 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Although supernovae are […] -
![Looking up in to the night sky itòÀÙs not difficult to see why the ancient Greeks believed that all the stars in the night sky were fixed on a celestial […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-of-magellanic-clouds-115x115.jpg "How Far Away is the Farthest Star?")
How Far Away is the Farthest Star?
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 52 CommentsLooking up in to the night sky itòÀÙs not difficult to see why the ancient Greeks believed that all the stars in the night sky were fixed on a celestial […] -
![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 […] -
Everything You Need to Know About the Milky Way
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 13 Comments, -
![How big is the largest known star? Compared to planets, stars will always be the overall group winners in terms of superior size. When you look at the night sky […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image-of-star-types-115x115.jpg "The Largest Stars in the Universe")
The Largest Stars in the Universe
Posted on March 14, 2012 | 23 CommentsHow big is the largest known star? Compared to planets, stars will always be the overall group winners in terms of superior size. When you look at the night sky […] -
![Beautiful colour images of nebulae grace astronomy books and websites and have spread to mainstream culture. They are now familar to the public but what are these gaudy celestial spectacles? […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Image-of-carina-nebula-115x115.jpg "What is a Nebula?")
What is a Nebula?
Posted on February 24, 2012 | 4 CommentsBeautiful colour images of nebulae grace astronomy books and websites and have spread to mainstream culture. They are now familar to the public but what are these gaudy celestial spectacles? […] -
![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 debris from a vast cosmic explosion, the Crab Nebula in Taurus is a well-known spectacle. But what is it and how was it formed? On 4 July 1054 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Image-of-Crab_Nebula-115x115.jpg "The Mysterious Heart of the Crab")
The Mysterious Heart of the Crab
Posted on October 7, 2011 | 1 CommentThe debris from a vast cosmic explosion, the Crab Nebula in Taurus is a well-known spectacle. But what is it and how was it formed? On 4 July 1054 […] -
![Neutrinos travel faster than light! The science world is agog at this unexpected announcement from CERNˆà in Switzerland. This result has to be verified, for if true it seems that […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Image-of-sn1987a_-115x115.jpg "Are Neutrinos Faster Than Light?")
Are Neutrinos Faster Than Light?
Posted on September 26, 2011 | 12 CommentsNeutrinos travel faster than light! The science world is agog at this unexpected announcement from CERNˆà in Switzerland. This result has to be verified, for if true it seems that […]