Ursa Major Archive
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The August Night Sky
Posted on August 3, 2015 | 1 CommentAugust, itòÀÙs one of our favourite months of the year. Whether youòÀÙve been on your summer holidays or not, August is a month to relax, and have fun with family […] -
Stargazing in May
Posted on May 20, 2015 | No CommentsIf you missed the Lyrids meteor shower in April, starting of May you had another chance to see some shooting stars as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks on the […] -
10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsSo far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […] -
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 […] -
Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium
Posted on March 7, 2014 | No CommentsThe Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […] -
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 […] -
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.ˆ