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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![As everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-November_3_2013_Partial_Eclipse_in_Ghana-115x115.jpg "Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014")
Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014
Posted on March 16, 2015 | No CommentsAs everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […] -
![Already the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a òÀØmicro […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-partial_solar_eclipse_may_20_2012_minneapolis-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in March")
Stargazing in March
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsAlready the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a òÀØmicro […] -
![The shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image-of-Jupiter-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in February")
Stargazing in February
Posted on February 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsThe shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […] -
![As the festive period is here once again, a lot of social gatherings and family time are part of the itinerary for most. So this year instead of telling the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-of-lots-of-planets-115x115.jpg "Top 20 Awesome Facts About Space")
Top 20 Awesome Facts About Space
Posted on December 19, 2014 | 73 CommentsAs the festive period is here once again, a lot of social gatherings and family time are part of the itinerary for most. So this year instead of telling the […] -
![The ancient Chinese thought they were stars inside a solar orb. The Aztecs thought their Sun god had pockmarks on his face. A Renaissance astronomer thought they were undiscovered planets. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-of-Sunspots_1302_Sep_2011_by_NASA-115x115.jpg "All you need to know about Sunspots")
All you need to know about Sunspots
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 8 CommentsThe ancient Chinese thought they were stars inside a solar orb. The Aztecs thought their Sun god had pockmarks on his face. A Renaissance astronomer thought they were undiscovered planets. […] -
![Now hopefully any January blues are well and truly dispersed by now and you are prepared to take full advantage of the dark February night sky. Although special events may […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-Moon-115x115.jpg "The Night sky in February 2013")
The Night sky in February 2013
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsNow hopefully any January blues are well and truly dispersed by now and you are prepared to take full advantage of the dark February night sky. Although special events may […] -
![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 […] -
![This year has started off with perhaps a little more promise than the last, not only did the world not end but a new Mayan calendar has started, mysterious planet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-Comet-kohoutek-115x115.jpg "2013’s Space Odysseys")
2013’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 8, 2013 | No CommentsThis year has started off with perhaps a little more promise than the last, not only did the world not end but a new Mayan calendar has started, mysterious planet […] -
![ItòÀÙs the beautiful clear morning of 6 June 2012 here in Armagh and the Sun is rising into a cerulean blue sky.But look closer, and you can see a tiny […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-of-2004-Venus-Transit-115x115.jpg "8 Facts You Need to Know About the 2012 Transit of Venus")
8 Facts You Need to Know About the 2012 Transit of Venus
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 2 CommentsItòÀÙs the beautiful clear morning of 6 June 2012 here in Armagh and the Sun is rising into a cerulean blue sky.But look closer, and you can see a tiny […] -
![The aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with EarthòÀÙs polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_1216-115x115.jpg "Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?")
Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with EarthòÀÙs polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the […]