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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Comets and Asteroids Archive
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![By now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-comet-ison-115x115.jpg "Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?")
Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 55 CommentsBy now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […] -
![Ever since the first asteroid was discovered in 1801, astronomers have looked to find other similar objects in our Solar System. Many of these minor planets can be found in […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-near-earth-asteroids-115x115.jpg "Doomsday postponedòÀæagain?")
Doomsday postponedòÀæagain?
Posted on May 20, 2013 | No CommentsEver since the first asteroid was discovered in 1801, astronomers have looked to find other similar objects in our Solar System. Many of these minor planets can be found in […] -
![Comet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-ison-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month")
Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsComet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […] -
![Despite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-meteorite-on-mars-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites")
10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites
Posted on April 17, 2013 | 9 CommentsDespite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […] -
![In February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Image-of-creataceous-wipe-out-115x115.jpg "What Killed the Dinosaurs?")
What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […] -
![Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-Panstarrs-position-115x115.png "Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS")
Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsComet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […] -
![Comet ISON is here! This new comet was in January 2013 just a dim speck in the constellation Gemini, between the stars Castor and Pollux. Astronomers could not agree if […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Image-of-comet-lovejoy_from-space-station-115x115.jpg "10 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON")
10 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 253 CommentsComet ISON is here! This new comet was in January 2013 just a dim speck in the constellation Gemini, between the stars Castor and Pollux. Astronomers could not agree if […] -
![Comet ISON is coming!This newly-discovered comet may by November 2013 be an unforgettable spectacle, dominating the night sky.The comet may be even brighter than the fondly-remembered Hale-Bopp of 1997! […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image-of-Comet-ISON-115x115.jpg "Comet ISON: The Comet of the Century?")
Comet ISON: The Comet of the Century?
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 3 CommentsComet ISON is coming!This newly-discovered comet may by November 2013 be an unforgettable spectacle, dominating the night sky.The comet may be even brighter than the fondly-remembered Hale-Bopp of 1997! […] -
![An intruder from beyond Earth’s atmosphere can be seen in this image of the 21 Septemberˆà fireball taken by amateur astronomer Colin Campbell from his garden in Lisburn. Here […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image-of-Fireball-115x115.jpg "A Fireball in the Night: Image of the Month")
A Fireball in the Night: Image of the Month
Posted on September 24, 2012 | 2 CommentsAn intruder from beyond Earth’s atmosphere can be seen in this image of the 21 Septemberˆà fireball taken by amateur astronomer Colin Campbell from his garden in Lisburn. Here […] -
![James Moriarty (?-1891) was one of the greatest of the many astronomer-mathematicians who flourished in the nineteenth century, however among the general public his scientific accomplishments are forgotten. Mention his […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/image-of-lutetia-115x115.jpg "Professor Moriarty: a Great but Forgotten Astronomer")
Professor Moriarty: a Great but Forgotten Astronomer
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 4 CommentsJames Moriarty (?-1891) was one of the greatest of the many astronomer-mathematicians who flourished in the nineteenth century, however among the general public his scientific accomplishments are forgotten. Mention his […]