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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![The space programmes of the USA and USSR began in a spirit of bitter Cold War rivalry but by the early 1970s internation tensions had eased a little into a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/260346main_astp_hatch_full_full-115x115.jpg "Shaking Hands in Orbit: the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project")
Shaking Hands in Orbit: the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
Posted on June 22, 2015 | 2 CommentsThe space programmes of the USA and USSR began in a spirit of bitter Cold War rivalry but by the early 1970s internation tensions had eased a little into a […] -
![When asked about famous astronauts, children can usually name the big hitters such as the humble Neil Armstrong and his co-lunar lander Buzz Aldrin. Some can even throw in for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/featured-image-115x115.jpg "Women in Space")
Women in Space
Posted on June 20, 2014 | No CommentsWhen asked about famous astronauts, children can usually name the big hitters such as the humble Neil Armstrong and his co-lunar lander Buzz Aldrin. Some can even throw in for […] -
![It is almost three years since NASAòÀÙs Space Shuttle program flew its last mission in July 2011, after providing a mode of transport into space for various crews over a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-of-dream-Chaser-spacecraft-115x115.jpg "Dreamchaser: Everything You Need to Know About the Mini-Shuttle")
Dreamchaser: Everything You Need to Know About the Mini-Shuttle
Posted on April 17, 2014 | 1 CommentIt is almost three years since NASAòÀÙs Space Shuttle program flew its last mission in July 2011, after providing a mode of transport into space for various crews over a […] -
![The year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-Bruce-McCandless-115x115.jpg "2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys")
2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 2 CommentsThe year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […] -
![When 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 […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Image-of-Atlantis-115x115.jpg "Visiting Kennedy Space Center")
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 […] -
![There 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, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-of-misty_in-orbit-115x115.jpg "The Real Mystery Satellites")
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, […] -
![Our attempts to reach out into space and learn as much as we can about our Universe and also learn much more about the workings of our beautiful Blue Planet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Image-of-trackable-orbital-debris-around-the-earth-115x115.jpg "Cleaning Up the Final Frontier")
Cleaning Up the Final Frontier
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 2 CommentsOur attempts to reach out into space and learn as much as we can about our Universe and also learn much more about the workings of our beautiful Blue Planet […] -
![So, last year I compiled a top 10 list of the best Space/Astronomy gifts which you can view by clicking here.ˆà I was so looking forward to receiving my Sheldon […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of_Belt-of-Orion-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Astronomy and Space Gifts for Christmas 2013")
Top 10 Astronomy and Space Gifts for Christmas 2013
Posted on September 25, 2013 | 6 CommentsSo, last year I compiled a top 10 list of the best Space/Astronomy gifts which you can view by clicking here.ˆà I was so looking forward to receiving my Sheldon […] -
![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 […] -
![2013 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. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-skylabcutaway-115x115.jpg "Skylab: Everything You Need to Know")
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. […]