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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Visiting Kennedy Space Center
Posted on December 18, 2013 | No CommentsWhen most people take their vacation for the year they tend to do their best to completely take their mind of their work and as I boarded the long flight […] -
What Ever Happened to Beagle 2?
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 5 CommentsOn 25 December 2003 space exploration fans expected an extra Christmas gift. Beagle 2, a robotic spacecraft was to descend on the dusty plains of Mars. Once settled there, the […] -
The Real Mystery Satellites
Posted on December 10, 2013 | 1 CommentThere are thought be thousands of satellites in working order in orbit around the Earth. If the count was to include all Earth satellites including broken parts and discarded pieces, […] -
Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 1 CommentNovember 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let […] -
Voyager Goes Interstellar
Posted on October 28, 2013 | 2 CommentsA rare astronomical event due to occur in the late 1970s inspired the desire to send a spacecraft to the most distant planets in our Solar System and beyond. That […] -
8 Myths About Neil ArmstrongòÀÙs Flight to the Moon
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 123 CommentsWith the anniversary of the passing of one of the most iconic figures in mankindòÀÙs space exploration program, it affords us an excuse to re-examine the short but history-making space […] -
Skylab: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 11 Comments2013 marked 40 years since Skylab, NASAòÀÙs first post-Moon landings human spaceflight project, was sent into orbit. Here is an overview of this rather forgotten series of missions. […] -
14 Amazing Spacesuits
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 4 CommentsSpacesuits or suits for space. The name appears explicitly clear. However as there is no definitive boundary marking the edge of EarthòÀÙs gradually diminishing atmosphere and the start of space, […] -
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 […]